Former name | Southwest Baptist College (1878–1981) |
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Type | Private university |
Established | 1878 |
Religious affiliation | Missouri Baptist Convention IABCU |
Academic affiliation | CCCU CGE |
President | Richard J. Melson, PhD |
Provost | Troy Bethards (Interim) |
Students | 2,168[1] |
Location | , , United States 37°36′07″N 93°24′33″W / 37.60186°N 93.40911°W |
Campus | 152 acres (61.5 ha) |
Colors | Purple and White |
Nickname | Bearcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II –GLVC |
Website | www |
Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is a private Baptist university in Bolivar, Missouri. It is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention, which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2023, it had a total enrollment of 2,168 students enrolled.[1]