by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Southwest Baptist University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Southwest Baptist University came in at $30,566 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees totaled $1,910; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,656 |
| Fees | $1,910 |
| Total | $30,566 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Southwest Baptist University cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Southwest Baptist University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Southwest Baptist University is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Southwest Baptist University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Southwest Baptist University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $25,100 |
| Two Years Ago | $25,990 |
| One Year Ago | $27,290 |
| Most Recent Year | $28,656 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Southwest Baptist University has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition rose 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $32,095 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.39%, so a year from now students could pay around $32,211.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $32,211 |
| In 2 Years | $33,945 |
| In 3 Years | $35,772 |
| In 4 Years | $37,698 |
| In 5 Years | $39,728 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $139,626.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Southwest Baptist University, go to the Southwest Baptist University Financial Aid page.
