Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsPrivate nonprofit
Southwest Baptist University
6-yr Graduation
55%
+4.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Total enrollment
2,199
peer median 4,633
Avg net price
$21,677
-$2.6k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Use this data
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
1,275
1,275 candidates competed
Admitted
872
68.4% acceptance rate
Enrolled
299
34.3% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
55%+4.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Overall completion
55%+4.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
46%
4-year graduation
46%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
53%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
53%
Full-time retention
65%
Full-time retention
65%
Pell equity
27.6pp gap
Pell recipients
41%84 of 206
Non-Pell (all)
69%155 of 226
Subsidized loan, no Pell
65%46 of 71
No Federal Aid
70%109 of 155
Non-Pell students graduate at a 27.6-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 72 Title IV programs, 13 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 59 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
72
Passing
13
18.1% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
72programs
- Passing13 · 18.1%
- No Data59 · 81.9%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
2
Safe
11
No data
59
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
$36,697
$32,989
Same-State HS Median
+11.2%
+$3,708
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
+11.2%
$36,697 vs $32,989
Education General
Master's Degree · Education
$50,567
$41,236
National Same-Field BA Median
+22.6%
+$9,331
Education General
Master's Degree · Education
+22.6%
$50,567 vs $41,236
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Subject Areas
Bachelor Degree · Education
$41,618
$32,989
Same-State HS Median
+26.2%
+$8,629
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Subject Areas
Bachelor Degree · Education
+26.2%
$41,618 vs $32,989
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
$43,058
$32,989
Same-State HS Median
+30.5%
+$10,069
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
+30.5%
$43,058 vs $32,989
Educational Administration and Supervision
Master's Degree · Education
$56,186
$41,236
National Same-Field BA Median
+36.3%
+$14,950
Educational Administration and Supervision
Master's Degree · Education
+36.3%
$56,186 vs $41,236
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Doctoral Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$78,101
$53,672
Same-State BA Median
+45.5%
+$24,429
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Doctoral Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+45.5%
$78,101 vs $53,672
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$54,644
$32,989
Same-State HS Median
+65.6%
+$21,655
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+65.6%
$54,644 vs $32,989
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$56,182
$32,989
Same-State HS Median
+70.3%
+$23,193
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+70.3%
$56,182 vs $32,989
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Doctoral Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$107,066
$78,101
137%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Doctoral Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$107,066 debt · $78,101 earn
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Subject Areas
Bachelor Degree · Education
$24,500
$41,618
59%
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Subject Areas
Bachelor Degree · Education
$24,500 debt · $41,618 earn
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
$25,215
$43,058
59%
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
$25,215 debt · $43,058 earn
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
$20,625
$36,697
56%
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
$20,625 debt · $36,697 earn
Educational Administration and Supervision
Master's Degree · Education
$28,360
$56,186
51%
Educational Administration and Supervision
Master's Degree · Education
$28,360 debt · $56,186 earn
Education General
Doctoral Degree · Education
$37,724
$80,017
47%
Education General
Doctoral Degree · Education
$37,724 debt · $80,017 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$21,500
$56,182
38%
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$21,500 debt · $56,182 earn
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
$20,600
$58,770
35%
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
$20,600 debt · $58,770 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Accredited since 1957Next review Aug 2028
Programmatic accreditations · 2
Action history · 5
- Oct 2024Renewal of AccreditationAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education · Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Nov 2023Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation RemovedHigher Learning Commission
- Nov 2021Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: ProbationHigher Learning Commission
- Mar 2016Renewal of AccreditationHigher Learning Commission
- Aug 2014Change in Agency recognitionNational Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation · Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price (private)
$21,677
-$2,622vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $24,300
Federal loans
50.3%
In-state tuition
$30,566
Out-of-state
$30,566
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 821 students received $4.1M in Pell grants, alongside $14.1M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
821
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$4.1M
$4,111,063 total
Direct Loans
$14.1M
1,968 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
1k’20
1k’21
1k’22
1k’23
1k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$2.8M
734 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$3.3M
795 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$4.3M
261 loan awards
Parent PLUS$903K
76 loan awards
Grad PLUS$2.8M
102 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 901 borrowers who entered repayment, 23 (2.5%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
2.5%
+0.2pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
901
Defaulted
23
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
8.4%-0.9
2017
7.1%-2.1
2018
6.9%-0.1
2019
2.5%+0.2
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Southwest Baptist
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs71
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
577 total completions
01Health Professions
23941.4%
01Health Professions
23941.4%
02Education
17730.7%
02Education
17730.7%
03Business
478.1%
03Business
478.1%
04Parks/Recreation
406.9%
04Parks/Recreation
406.9%
05Psychology
162.8%
05Psychology
162.8%
06Liberal Arts
132.3%
06Liberal Arts
132.3%
07Theology
122.1%
07Theology
122.1%
08Visual/Performing Arts
122.1%
08Visual/Performing Arts
122.1%
09Computer Sciences
111.9%
09Computer Sciences
111.9%
10Security/Protective
101.7%
10Security/Protective
101.7%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
2,199
12-mo unduplicated
2,619
Undergraduate
2,036
Graduate
583
Gender split
Men
38%987
Women
62%1,632
Race / ethnicity composition
White
73.5%
Unknown
10.3%
Black
6.6%
Two or more
3.9%
Hispanic
2.2%
Non-resident
1.2%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
438
263 M · 175 W
Women athletes
40.0%
Athletic aid
$4.1M
Total student aid
Budget
$9.6M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$2.4M
$1.7M
Recruiting expense
$27K
$14K
Head-coach salaries
$38K
$30K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 12
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Football
113
—
$1,741,181
Football
113 M · —
Track and Field (Indoor)
47
39
$387,477
Track and Field (Indoor)
47 M · 39 W
Track and Field (Outdoor)
47
39
$387,486
Track and Field (Outdoor)
47 M · 39 W
Soccer
35
40
$752,215
Soccer
35 M · 40 W
Baseball
46
—
$522,830
Baseball
46 M · —
Cross Country
22
15
$387,486
Cross Country
22 M · 15 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.39
3 offenses · 2,155 students
3-year trend
1.112 yrs ago1.681 yr ago1.39Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
10
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
18
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
3
Criminal offenses by type
Motor vehicle theft
2
Rape
1
By location
3total
- On campus1
- Non-campus1
- Public property1
VAWA offenses
7
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
1
Stalking
8 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons20
Drugs03
Liquor04
Residence-hall fires
- Leslie Hall1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
- Landen Hall1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
10.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
86
Southwest Baptist vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Southwest Baptist selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectSouthwest Baptist University | 55% | — | 2,199 | $21,677 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| 74% | 69.6% | 3,577 | $25,884 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 46% | 68.6% | 5,699 | $27,006 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 57% | 98.0% | 1,985 | $26,364 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 43% | — | 5,689 | $22,715 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 37% | 69.0% | 5,736 | $21,032 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| Peer group median | 51% | 69.3% | 4,633 | $24,300 |
Institutions like Southwest Baptist
Explore the federal data for institutions in Southwest Baptist's comparison group.
- Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMissouri
Rockhurst University
Grad rate74%Admit rate69.6%Enrollment3,577Net price$25,884View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMissouri
Missouri Baptist University
Grad rate46%Admit rate68.6%Enrollment5,699Net price$27,006View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNebraska
Doane University
Grad rate57%Admit rate98.0%Enrollment1,985Net price$26,364View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMissouri
Columbia College
Grad rate43%Admit rate—Enrollment5,689Net price$22,715View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMissouri
Park University
Grad rate37%Admit rate69.0%Enrollment5,736Net price$21,032View data
Southwest Baptist Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Team
1 member
- Levi FoxDirector of Institutional Effectiveness
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Baptist University
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Southwest Baptist.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University?
Southwest Baptist University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 55% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Southwest Baptist University?
Southwest Baptist University reports a total enrollment of 2,199 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Southwest Baptist University?
The average net price at Southwest Baptist University is $21,677 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Southwest Baptist University?
Southwest Baptist University's yield rate is 34.3%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Southwest Baptist University located?
Southwest Baptist University is located in Bolivar, Missouri 65613-2596.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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