Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, Missouri · Private
Southwest Baptist University admitted 100% of 1,057 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 960–1200 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 64% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Southwest Baptist University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Southwest Baptist University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $40,772 a year. After grants, students paid $19,781 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Southwest Baptist University’s acceptance rate?
Southwest Baptist University admitted 100% of applicants: 1,054 of 1,057 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Southwest Baptist University’s application deadline?
Southwest Baptist University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Southwest Baptist University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 960 to 1200, with a median around 1040. A score at or above 1040 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Southwest Baptist University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Southwest Baptist University have supplemental essays?
No. Southwest Baptist University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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