Southwest Baptist University Acceptance Rate
Bolivar, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,057
- Admitted
- 1,054
- Yield
- 25.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southwest Baptist University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.8% in 2014–15 to 99.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,604 to 1,057 (-34%) over that period.
Its 99.7% rate makes Southwest Baptist University more selective than about 1% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Southwest Baptist University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 25.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,604 | 992 | 61.8% | 483 |
| 2015–16 | 1,857 | 1,680 | 90.5% | 457 |
| 2016–17 | 1,820 | 1,632 | 89.7% | 457 |
| 2017–18 | 1,884 | 1,379 | 73.2% | 474 |
| 2018–19 | 2,064 | 1,453 | 70.4% | 453 |
| 2019–20 | 2,090 | 1,481 | 70.9% | 459 |
| 2020–21 | 1,542 | 1,131 | 73.3% | 356 |
| 2021–22 | 871 | 838 | 96.2% | 298 |
| 2022–23 | 881 | 877 | 99.5% | 283 |
| 2023–24 | 1,057 | 1,054 | 99.7% | 270 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 588 | 586 | 99.7% |
| Men | 442 | 441 | 99.8% |
| Unknown | 27 | 27 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–600 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 460–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 64% |
How Southwest Baptist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southwest Baptist University's acceptance rate?
Southwest Baptist University's acceptance rate is 99.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,054 admitted of 1,057 applicants).
Is Southwest Baptist University test optional?
Southwest Baptist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southwest Baptist University?
Southwest Baptist University received 1,057 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,054.
What SAT score do you need for Southwest Baptist University?
Admitted students at Southwest Baptist University typically scored 500–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Southwest Baptist University getting harder to get into?
Southwest Baptist University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.8% in 2014–15 to 99.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.sbuniv.edu/.