Southwest Baptist University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,656

5.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,336

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

68.4%

1,275 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,199

65.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53%

223 Graduates

About

Southwest Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Polk County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwest Baptist University were Registered Nursing (103 degrees awarded), Radiographer (20 degrees), and General Studies (9 degrees).

In 2024, 612 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwest Baptist University. 69.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (457 degrees), 18.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Baptist University is $28,656, which is $4,656 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Baptist University is $28,656, which is $4,656 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,336.

In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Southwest Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,656

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwest Baptist University was $28,656. The cost of tuition at Southwest Baptist University is $4,656 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwest Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,336

2024 Value

7.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southwest Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,336. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southwest Baptist University grew by 7.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwest Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,418

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwest Baptist University was of $8,418 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.09% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwest Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Southwest Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.22% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwest Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Southwest Baptist University received 1,275 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 20.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,275 applicants, 872 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,199 students enrolled at Southwest Baptist University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwest Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 34.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

872

Accepted Out of 1,275

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwest Baptist University was 68.4% (872 admissions from 1,275 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 20.6%, while admissions declined by 17.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwest Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Southwest Baptist University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwest Baptist University had a total enrollment of 2,199 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Baptist University is 1,434 students and the part-time enrollment is 765. This means that 65.2% of students enrolled at Southwest Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwest Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.6% White, 4.87% Black or African American, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.14% Asian, 0.773% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.136% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwest Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (28.4%) and Black or African American Male (5.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.2%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Black or African American Male (2.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Baptist University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,199 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Baptist University is 1,434 and the part-time enrollment is 765. This means that 65.2% of students enrolled at Southwest Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwest Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwest Baptist University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southwest Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwest Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,377 enrolled students
Black or African American
107 enrolled students
Two or More Races
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwest Baptist University is 62.6% White, 4.87% Black or African American, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.14% Asian, 0.773% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.136% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 550 students (25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 234 more women than men received degrees from Southwest Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwest Baptist University is white (457 degrees awarded). There were 18.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwest Baptist University is Registered Nursing (103 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (20 degrees) and General Studies (9 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwest Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees awarded), Education (163 degrees), and Theology (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Baptist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,558,173 people), Registered nurses (1,555,685 people), Secondary school teachers (542,242 people), Education administrators (285,326 people), and Other managers (215,179 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwest Baptist University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees awarded), Education (163 degrees), Theology (11 degrees), Health (236 degrees), and Math & Statistics (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Baptist University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Southwest Baptist University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees awarded), Education (163 degrees), Theology (11 degrees), Health (236 degrees), and Math & Statistics (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,017,966 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,776,823 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (443,840 people), Outpatient care centers (365,522 people), and Offices of physicians (244,437 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwest Baptist University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
103 degrees awarded
Radiographer
20 degrees awarded
General Studies
9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwest Baptist University was Registered Nursing with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwest Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

189

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

423

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Baptist University, which is 0.447 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (423).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwest Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Baptist University in Physical Therapy, which is 0.511 times less than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Baptist University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.1 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 33% of students graduating from Southwest Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
457 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwest Baptist University is white (457 degrees awarded). There were 18.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

12.7% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
512 degrees awarded
White Female
493 degrees awarded
White Female
481 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwest Baptist University is white female (512 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (493 degrees).

Operations

Southwest Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $31.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.03M (16%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Southwest Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 42.4M. Southwest Baptist University employs 26 Instructors, 23 Professors and 20 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southwest Baptist University are Female Instructor (21), Male Professor (20), and Male Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Baptist University are: Management, with 32 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 30 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Endowment

$31.3M

2024 Endowment

11%

decline from 2023

Southwest Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $31.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwest Baptist University declined 11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwest Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.8M

2024 Salaries

1.09%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Southwest Baptist University paid a median of $15.8M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($42.4M) and a 1.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.2% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.72% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.23M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southwest Baptist University paid a total of $5.23M to 86 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Baptist University were Management with 32 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

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