Southwest Baptist University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,128

Cost of attendance at Southwest Baptist University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,128

Cost of attendance at Southwest Baptist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southwest Baptist University was $18,433. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Southwest Baptist University

Southwest Baptist University net price calculator

$18,433

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average	$13,174
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Southwest Baptist University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,433	$231 (1%)	$16,465	$14,809	$16,988	$20,468	$19,026
2021	$18,202	$142	$16,346	$14,908	$15,408	$19,411	$20,870
2020	$18,344	$579 (3%)	$15,909	$17,162	$18,119	$17,631	$21,008
2019	$17,765	$79	$16,984	$12,824	$14,253	$19,396	$21,201
2018	$17,844	$1,062 (6%)	$18,356	$15,476	$17,316	$17,959	$22,098
2017	$16,782	$1,074 (7%)	$14,975	$14,391	$15,583	$18,627	$19,609
2016	$15,708	$1,184 (7%)	$15,199	$13,767	$13,379	$16,477	$16,303
2015	$16,892	$653 (4%)	$16,941	$14,345	$15,746	$18,378	$19,039
2014	$17,545	--	$17,216	$14,886	$16,795	$18,740	$20,476

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Southwest Baptist University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$37,512	$620 (2%)	$26,128	$9,884	$1,500
2021	$36,892	$930 (3%)	$25,508	$9,884	$1,500
2020	$35,962	$500 (1%)	$24,578	$9,884	$1,500
2019	$35,462	$720 (2%)	$24,078	$9,884	$1,500
2018	$34,742	$850 (3%)	$23,358	$9,884	$1,500
2017	$33,892	$600 (2%)	$22,508	$9,884	$1,500
2016	$33,292	$1,068 (3%)	$21,908	$9,884	$1,500
2015	$32,224	$800 (3%)	$20,840	$9,884	$1,500
2014	$31,424	$610 (2%)	$20,040	$9,884	$1,500
2013	$32,034	--	$19,150	$11,384	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Southwest Baptist University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,014 dormitories available to its students at $3,400 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Southwest Baptist University is $378 per month.
Does Southwest Baptist University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Southwest Baptist University for one academic year is $4,750, which works out to $528 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Southwest Baptist University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Southwest Baptist University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,000

If living off-campus, with family: $2,000

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,000
How much is Southwest Baptist University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $25 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Southwest Baptist University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Southwest Baptist University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$765	$399
For out-of-state students	$765	$399

Housing and Meal

Southwest Baptist University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Southwest Baptist University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,750	$3,400	N/A	20	1,014
2021	$4,640	$3,400	N/A	20	1,019
2020	$4,420	$3,400	N/A	20	1,020
2019	$4,320	$3,400	N/A	20	1,019
2018	$4,200	$3,400	N/A	20	1,019
2017	$4,060	$3,400	N/A	20	1,098
2016	$3,760	$3,400	N/A	20	1,026

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southwest Baptist University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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