More selective than 76% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 64% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Southwest Baptist University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Southwest Baptist University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Southwest Baptist University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 430 | 610 |
| SAT math | 380 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 810 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Southwest Baptist University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | 430–610 | 380–600 | 17–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 100% | 500–600 | 460–600 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Southwest Baptist University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Southwest Baptist University has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | 51% | $22,766 |
| 7 | Drury University | 58% | 62% | $20,831 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
| 10 | Southwest Baptist University | 68% | 55% | $21,677 |
| 11 | Missouri Baptist University | 69% | 48% | $27,006 |
| 12 | Cottey College | 69% | 56% | $13,805 |
| 13 | Missouri Valley College | 69% | 22% | $18,086 |
| 14 | Rockhurst University | 70% | 75% | $25,884 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Southwest Baptist University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Southwest Baptist University admissions questions
What is the Southwest Baptist University acceptance rate?
Southwest Baptist University accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,054 of 1,057 applicants were admitted.
Does Southwest Baptist University require the SAT or ACT?
Southwest Baptist University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 64% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Southwest Baptist University?
The middle 50% of Southwest Baptist University enrolled first-year students scored 810–1210 on the SAT and 17–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Southwest Baptist University?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (270 of 1,054).
Is Southwest Baptist University getting harder to get into?
Southwest Baptist University accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 100% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southwest Baptist University overview