Southwest Baptist University Graduate Schools

Southwest Baptist University (referred to as Southwest Baptist) is a Private, 4 years school located in Bolivar, MO. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Southwest Baptist University is $5,520 in average. The school has 550 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,386 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Southwest Baptist University (referred to as Southwest Baptist) is a Private, 4 years school located in Bolivar, MO. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1957 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Southwest Baptist Directory Information
School NameSouthwest Baptist University (Southwest Baptist)
Address1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613-2596
Phone800-526-5859
Webhttps://www.sbuniv.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.sbuniv.edu/admissions/apply.php
Financial Infohttps://www.sbuniv.edu/admissions/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Southwest Baptist University is $5,520 in average. The school has 550 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,386 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 77 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$5,520
Student Population550
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs77 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Southwest Baptist University is $5,520 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $412.
Southwest Baptist University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Southwest Baptist University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Southwest Baptist University is $5,520. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.45% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$5,023$323
2019-2020$5,004$335
2020-2021$5,064$359
2021-2022$5,004$384
2022-2023$5,136$384
The graduate school tuition & fees of Southwest Baptist is very inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Missouri. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Missouri graduate tuition is $17,382 (public) / $13,767 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Southwest Baptist University$5,520
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Missouri Graduate Schools$12,528$14,989
Public$9,459$17,382
Private$13,767
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $10,290 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Southwest Baptist University. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.38% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $9,884. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$7,720$2,000$7,884$2,000
2019-2020$7,820$2,000$7,884$2,000
2020-2021$8,040$2,000$7,884$2,000
2021-2022$8,150$2,000$7,884$2,000
2022-2023$8,290$2,000$7,884$2,000
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $412 at Southwest Baptist University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.26% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$395
2019-2020$416
2020-2021$403
2021-2022$399
2022-2023$412

Graduate Programs at Southwest Baptist

Southwest Baptist University offers 13 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 286 students have completed their study at Southwest Baptist University.
Offered Degrees at Southwest Baptist University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree90163
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship2014
Doctor's degree - other1077
Post Master's Degree1032
Total130286
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Southwest Baptist University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Superintendency and Educational System Administration program with 32 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Education program with 98 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 77 completers.
Southwest Baptist University offers 13 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 286 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 163 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 77 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 32 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 139 completers$37,400
Education98$37,400
Educational Leadership and Administration41$44,200
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 1 completers-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management7-
Nursing Education0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse3-
Nursing Administration0-
Business [+] 13 completers-
Business Administration and Management13-
Hospitality Administration/Management0-
Total163
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 14 completers-
Education0-
Educational Leadership and Administration14-
Total14
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 77 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist77-
Total77
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 32 completers-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration32-
Total32

Graduate Student Population at Southwest Baptist

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 608 students enrolled into Southwest Baptist University graduate schools where it has total 2,386 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 259 full-time and 349 part-time graduate students. By gender, 216 male and 392 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total608216392
Full-time259109150
Part-tme349107242
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 468 White (76.97%), 23 Black/African American (3.78%), 15 Hispanic (2.47%), 11 Asian (1.81%), and 91 students with other races. 8 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total608216392
American Indian/Native American523
Asian1147
Black/African American231211
Hispanic1587
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White468166302
Two More110
Un-Known761759
Non-resident Alien853
Southwest Baptist University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 152 graduate students (25.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 135 graduate students (22.20% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total608
Enrolled Online Exclusively152
Enrolled Some Online Courses135
Not in Online Courses321
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Southwest Baptist University. 214 students are aged 20 to 24 (35.20% of total students), 22 students are aged above 50 (3.62%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Southwest Baptist University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total608216392
Age 20-21514
Age 22-2420977132
Age 25-291516190
Age 30-34793247
Age 35-39651748
Age 40-49772156
Age 50-6418414
Over 64431

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