Southwest Baptist University, MO
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church
Main Campus
Southwest Baptist University Rankings
Affordability70
Selectivity26
Retention28
Graduation1
Earnings18
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southwest Baptist University
79%
Bachelor’s
14%
Associate’s
7%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education10%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs49%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Southwest Baptist University
70%
Admission Rate
547
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–603
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southwest Baptist University
$24K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$34K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southwest Baptist University
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
59%
Repayment Rate
$222
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 9% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 54% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 56% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southwest Baptist University
71%
Retention Rate
35%
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 47% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 47% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 22% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 34% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 54% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southwest Baptist University
93%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 84% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southwest Baptist University
2,126
Undergraduates
66%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
693
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 15% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southwest Baptist University, MO
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