Southwest Baptist University

Southwest Baptist University
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Psychology
- Research
- Science
- Social Science
- Software Engineering
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
It's easy to apply to SBU! An SBU applicant must meet the following qualifications:
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2.5 high school GPA on a 4.00 scale
An SBU applicant must present the following:
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An official secondary or home school transcript (with a minimum of six semesters)
Students who fall below SBU’s admissions standards may appeal using the following process:
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Submit three letters of recommendation (at least two must be from high school teachers)
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Participate in an interview with a member of the Appeals Committee
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The Appeals Committee will vote on the student’s appeal and communicate a decision. The decision will be final for the upcoming semester.
More details here.
Transfer applicants will be admitted unconditionally to Southwest Baptist University as transfer students if the following criteria have been met:
- The applicant has earned a minimum of 12 hours of college level work (excluding remedial courses) from a regionally accredited college or university since completion of high school or GED and
- The applicant has achieved a 2.00 G.P.A. or higher on all college level work.

Additional Information
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