Southwest Baptist University

Southwest Baptist University
Former name
Southwest Baptist College (1878–1981)
TypePrivate university
Established1878; 146 years ago (1878)
Religious affiliation
Missouri Baptist Convention
IABCU
Academic affiliation
CCCU
CGE
PresidentRichard J. Melson, PhD
ProvostTroy Bethards (Interim)
Students2,168[1]
Location, ,
United States

37°36′07″N 93°24′33″W / 37.60186°N 93.40911°W / 37.60186; -93.40911
Campus152 acres (61.5 ha)
ColorsPurple and White
   
NicknameBearcats
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIGLVC
Websitewww.sbuniv.edu

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]

  1. ^ a b "Enrollment Report for Missouri Public and Comprehensive Independent Institutions". Missouri Department of Higher Education. December 1, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.