Applying to Southwest Baptist

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
99.72%	1,040

Southwest Baptist University's acceptance rate is 99.72% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,057 students applied and 1,054 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Southwest Baptist.

Southwest Baptist's acceptance rate places 26th out of 49 Missouri colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,040 and the ACT score is 21 at Southwest Baptist. Southwest Baptist's SAT score ranks 15th out of 27 Missouri colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Southwest Baptist, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Southwest Baptist University is 99.72% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.62%. 442 men and 588 women applied to Southwest Baptist and 441 men and 586 women students were accepted.

Among them, 128 men and 142 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Southwest Baptist.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Southwest Baptist
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,057	442	588	0	27
Admitted	1,054	441	586	0	27
Enrolled	270	128	142	0	0
Acceptance Rate	99.72%	99.77%	99.66%	-	100.00%
Yield	25.62%	29.02%	24.23%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southwest Baptist University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 23 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 173 students (64%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Southwest Baptist.

The median SAT score is 1,040 with 530 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at Southwest Baptist. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Southwest Baptist University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Southwest Baptist
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	960	1040	1200
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	530	600
SAT Math	460	510	600
ACT Composite	18	21	24
ACT Math	17	20	24
ACT English	17	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southwest Baptist University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 270 first-year students enrolled in Southwest Baptist. The proportion of full-time students is 94.81% and part-time students is 5.19%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.41% and women students is 52.59%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Southwest Baptist.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Southwest Baptist
	Total	Men	Women
Total	270	128	142
Full-time	256	123	133
Part-time	14	5	9

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Southwest Baptist. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southwest Baptist University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Southwest Baptist Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Southwest Baptist University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Southwest Baptist.

Admission Information for Applying to Southwest Baptist
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$30
Graduate Application Fees	$25
Admission Information	www.sbuniv.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.sbuniv.edu/admissions/apply.php
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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