Southwest Baptist University

www.sbuniv.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,100

2.45% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,433

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.55%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96.2%

871 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,709

59.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

49.9%

211 Graduates

About

Southwest Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Polk County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwest Baptist University were Registered Nursing (133 degrees awarded), Radiographer (23 degrees), and General Studies (4 degrees).

In 2021, 767 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwest Baptist University. 70.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (642 degrees), 25.7 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 $25,100, which is $1,916 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Baptist University is $25,100, which is $1,916 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,433.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Southwest Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,100

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southwest Baptist University was $25,100. The cost of tuition at Southwest Baptist University is $1,916 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$18,433

2021 Value

1.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southwest Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,433. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southwest Baptist University grew by 1.27%.

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

$7,962

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwest Baptist University was of $7,962 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.4% between 2020 and 2021.

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

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Southwest Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.76% with respect to 2020, when 74% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.55%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwest Baptist University was 2.55%, which represents 23 out of the 901 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southwest Baptist University received 871 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 43.5% annual growth. Out of those 871 applicants, 838 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,709 students enrolled at Southwest Baptist University in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwest Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

838

Accepted Out of 871

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwest Baptist University was 96.2% (838 admissions from 871 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 43.5%, while admissions declined by −25.9%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Southwest Baptist University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwest Baptist University had a total enrollment of 2,709 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Baptist University is 1,611 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,098. This means that 59.5% of students enrolled at Southwest Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwest Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.3% White, 3.77% Black or African American, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 1.59% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, 0.591% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwest Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.1%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Black or African American Male (3.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.1%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Baptist University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,709 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Baptist University is 1,611 and the part-time enrollment is 1,098. This means that 59.5% of students enrolled at Southwest Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

67%

2021 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 67%. 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 (2021)

White
1,768 enrolled students
Black or African American
102 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
80 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwest Baptist University is 65.3% White, 3.77% Black or African American, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 1.59% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, 0.591% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.221% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 619 students (22.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 315 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 (642 degrees awarded). There were 25.7 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 (133 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (23 degrees) and General Studies (4 degrees).

In 2021, 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 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (25 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (155 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 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 (1,686,146 people), Registered nurses (1,390,221 people), Secondary school teachers (462,725 people), Education administrators (275,101 people), and Postsecondary teachers (200,995 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwest Baptist University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (25 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (155 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees), Health (339 degrees), and Math & Statistics (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Southwest Baptist University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (25 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (155 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees), Health (339 degrees), and Math & Statistics (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,960,137 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,607,342 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (412,108 people), Outpatient care centers (286,752 people), and Offices of physicians (232,047 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
68 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
29 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwest Baptist University was Registered Nursing with 68 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

226

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

541

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 226 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Baptist University, which is 0.418 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (541).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Baptist University in Physical Therapy, which is 0.974 times less than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 190 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Baptist University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.6 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southwest Baptist University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.948% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
642 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwest Baptist University is white (642 degrees awarded). There were 25.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

5.74% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
451 degrees awarded
White Male
191 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwest Baptist University is white female (451 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (191 degrees).

Operations

Southwest Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $39.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.97M (25.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Southwest Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 42.2M. Southwest Baptist University employs 44 Instructors, 34 Professors and 32 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southwest Baptist University are Female Instructor (34), Male Professor (23), and Male Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Baptist University are: Management, with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees.

Endowment

$39.7M

2021 Endowment

28.4%

growth from 2020

Southwest Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $39.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwest Baptist University grew 28.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.8M 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.9M

2021 Salaries

4.86%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southwest Baptist University paid a median of $18.9M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($42.2M) and a 4.86% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.02M

Instructional Salaries

127

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southwest Baptist University paid a total of $7.02M to 127 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

44 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwest Baptist University were Instructor with 44 employees, Professor with 34 employees, and Assistant professor with 32 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Baptist University were Management with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwest Baptist University was Female Instructor with 34 employees, Male Professor with 23 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwest Baptist University.