The campus of Southwest Baptist University is in Bolivar, MO, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Southern Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Southwest Baptist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.

Course Topics

Southwest Baptist University is known for its programs in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.

Southwest Baptist University Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 590.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Southwest Baptist University had 3,539 students enrolled (2,599 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Southwest Baptist University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society."