Consumer Information

Many federal regulations require colleges and universities to provide consumer information to prospective and current students, employees and the community. The links below will direct you to detailed information about each topic.

Accreditation

Southwest Baptist University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific programs, divisions and colleges also have further accreditations.

List of Accreditations

Articulation Agreements

Licensure Information and Exam Pass Rates

• Nursing and health sciences programs:
  • ASN Program Outcomes (PDF)
  • ASR Program Effectiveness Data (PDF)
  • MSN Program Outcomes (PDF)
  • Pre-Licensure BSN Program Outcomes (PDF)
  • RN-BSN Program Outcomes (PDF)
• Accounting Program
• BSW Assessment Data
• College of Business Outcomes Data
• College of Professional Programs Outcomes Data
• Elementary Education Program
• Middle School Education Program
• Physical Therapy Licensure Information

Student Career Outcome Rates

SBU asks all graduates to complete a survey at the time of graduation to report their future plans regarding employment, continuing education or military service. The percentages presented here are calculated based on the total number of respondents.

"Total Placement" includes graduates who report they have full- or part-time employment, continuing education, or military service secured by graduation. "Continuing Education" also is included in the total.

Undergraduate Student Career Outcome Rates

Career Outcome Rates	Spring 2021	Fall 2020
Total Placement	75.26%	74.79%
Continuing Education	14.29%	3.36%
Survey Completion Rate	84.16%	72.56%

Graduate Student Career Outcome Rates

Career Outcome Rates	2020-21
Total Placement	68.51%
Survey Completion Rate	66.54%

*There may have been some confusion with the question of employment. 24 individuals who answered "No" to employment also said their current position is related to their degree field. This would change the employment rate to 81.,22%

Financial Information

• SBU Office of Financial Aid
• Net Price Calculator
• Student Loan Information
• Refund Policy
• Withdrawing and Unearned Aid Policy

Student Right to Know

In accordance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act (P.L. 101-542), SBU provides students with information about SBU's retention and graduation rates.

• Graduation and Retention Rates
• Student Diversity and Demographics
• Statistics and Data —provided through the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator website

Campus Safety and Security

• SBU Safety and Security (includes current crime and fire reports for all campuses)
• Clery Act
• Crime Reports Archives
• Emergency Procedures
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

General Information

• Title IX information
• Non-Discrimination Statement
• Disabilities Information
• Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Constitution/Citizenship Day — Sept. 17
• Vaccination Policy

Programs and Degrees Offered

• Undergraduate
• Graduate
• Student Activities

Institutional Information

• Administration
• Residence Halls
• Chapel and Discipleship
• Food Services

Academic Colleges

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Professional Programs
• College of Health Professions
• Robert W. Plaster College of Business

Education Centers

• Bolivar (Main Campus)
• Mountain View Campus
• Salem Campus
• Springfield Campus

Athletic and Fitness Centers

• Meyer Wellness and Sports Center
• SBU Athletics
• Equity in Athletics