Southwest Baptist University

Southwest Baptist University Rigorous academics integrated with Christian faith. Find your purpose at .

Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society.

5 campuses. 100+ areas of study. 21 NCAA DII sports. Our mission statement truly sums up what we are all about: Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society. SBU stude

nts are equipped for a lifetime of success as they experience growth academically, personally, and spiritually. At SBU, you benefit from:
-Integration of Christian faith with rigorous academics in more than 100 areas of study
-Highly qualified professors who genuinely care
-Competitive academic teams that are nationally recognized in multiple disciplines
-Fantastic job placement and grad school acceptance rates
-University Success Center one-on-one personal academic advisement and career guidance
-Financial aid packages that have earned us the distinction of one of America's Best College Buys every year since 1996!
-Vibrant campus life with more than 35 clubs and organizations
-18 NCAA Division II athletic sports

Learn more at www.SBUniv.edu/explore!

Barnyard Bash = the BEST way to kick off the semester 🤠🌾🐾
09/04/2026

Barnyard Bash = the BEST way to kick off the semester 🤠🌾🐾

Southwest Baptist University is climbing the latest Niche.com rankings, rising 327 spots nationally and 11 spots in Miss...
09/03/2026

Southwest Baptist University is climbing the latest Niche.com rankings, rising 327 spots nationally and 11 spots in Missouri! 🎉

⭐ No. 11 in Missouri for Professors
🏫 No. 6 in Missouri for Overall Campus
🏠 No. 6 in Missouri for Campus Housing
🛡️ No. 4 in Missouri for Campus Safety
📚 Academics improved by 14 percentile points nationally

🔗 Read more about SBU's Niche rankings at https://www.sbuniv.edu/news-events/2026/sbu-niche-rankings-2027.php
🔗 View SBU’s profile on Niche.com by visiting the link at https://www.niche.com/colleges/southwest-baptist-university/

Thank you to our amazing student panel for sharing about the many discipleship group opportunities available at SBU! ✝️💜...
09/02/2026

Thank you to our amazing student panel for sharing about the many discipleship group opportunities available at SBU! ✝️💜

09/01/2026

👀 Here’s a little preview of what the Homecoming game could look like
🎟️ Register for Homecoming by 9/12 to get the discounted rate! 🔗 Registration link is in the comments!

Starting the week off right 🐾✝️ Thank you to Taylor Wehrle for sharing such an encouraging message this morning!
08/31/2026

Starting the week off right 🐾✝️ Thank you to Taylor Wehrle for sharing such an encouraging message this morning!

Homecoming 2016 understood the assignment 🐾👏Now it’s almost time for Homecoming 2026… and we have a feeling it’s going t...
08/28/2026

Homecoming 2016 understood the assignment 🐾👏
Now it’s almost time for Homecoming 2026… and we have a feeling it’s going to be one for the books 🎉 Let the countdown begin!

🎟️ Register by 8/31 to receive the discounted Homecoming ticket rate!

HOME OPENER ENERGY >>> 🐾🏈📣
08/28/2026

HOME OPENER ENERGY >>> 🐾🏈📣

Midweek encouragement 🐾✝️Thank you to David Mathis for an amazing chapel message!
08/26/2026

Midweek encouragement 🐾✝️
Thank you to David Mathis for an amazing chapel message!

08/25/2026

As the semester kicks off, SBU enters a season of transition. Dr. Woodyard is stepping into this role with a heart for serving the SBU family and leading the University forward. 🎙️

Monday chapel = the BEST kind of community 🤍🐾Thanks to Jacob Banks for the incredible message this morning!
08/24/2026

Monday chapel = the BEST kind of community 🤍🐾
Thanks to Jacob Banks for the incredible message this morning!

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1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO
65613

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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