Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $40,301. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $30,566 |
| Housing & meals | $8,952 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $2,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,717 |
| Total cost of attendance | $40,301 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Southwest Baptist University net price compared with other Missouri colleges
Southwest Baptist University has the 33rd-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Ozark Christian College | $20,580 | 64% | $41,297 |
| 30 | Drury University | $20,831 | 62% | $40,694 |
| 31 | Park University | $21,032 | 38% | $56,309 |
| 32 | Mission University | $21,383 | 44% | $38,641 |
| 33 | Southwest Baptist University | $21,677 | 55% | $43,112 |
| 34 | Washington University in St Louis | $21,786 | 94% | $86,182 |
| 35 | Culver-Stockton College | $21,983 | 39% | $46,092 |
| 36 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | $22,066 | 66% | $62,105 |
| 37 | Columbia College | $22,715 | 42% | $45,378 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why Southwest Baptist University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Baptist University | 68% | $21,677 | 55% | $43,112 | This school |
| Missouri Baptist University | 69% | $27,006 | 48% | $46,660 | |
| William Woods University | 71% | $26,569 | 47% | $42,401 | |
| Cottey College | 69% | $13,805 | 56% | $35,422 | |
| Evangel University | 72% | $18,669 | 65% | $46,573 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Southwest Baptist University would cost you $5,329 less per year than Missouri Baptist University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Southwest Baptist University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$5,388).
- Missouri Baptist University gives aided families $3,627 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Southwest Baptist University | MBU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $30,566 | $34,612 | −$4,046 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,298 | +$202 |
| Housing & meals | $8,952 | $14,340 | −$5,388 |
| Personal & travel | $2,000 | $3,260 | −$1,260 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,717 | −$4,253 | +$1,536 |
| Sticker price | $40,301 | $49,257 | −$8,956 |
| Average grants | −$18,624 | −$22,251 | +$3,627 |
| You pay | $21,677 | $27,006 | −$5,329 |
“+” means Southwest Baptist University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Southwest Baptist University cost questions
How much is tuition at Southwest Baptist University?
Tuition and fees are $30,566 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Southwest Baptist University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $40,301 a year.
What do families actually pay at Southwest Baptist University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,677 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $21,978; $48–75k pay $19,633; $110k+ pay $23,857.
How much debt do Southwest Baptist University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,000, and 6.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Southwest Baptist University overview