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With more than 100 college degree programs, SBU helps you achieve your academic passion. Dedicated to providing a superior education,
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ratio of 12:1, you will enjoy the benefits of getting to know your professors as both
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SBU Alum Keiton Johnson Recognized as Missouri's Outstanding Beginning Teachers
On February 17, 2025, at the spring conference of the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE), Mr. Keiton Johnson was recognized as one of Missouri's Outstanding Beginning Teachers.
Stufflebam Campus Sold to Polk County Cares
Southwest Baptist University has completed the sale of its Stufflebam Campus to Polk County Cares, effective March 19, 2025.
New STEM Master's Degrees Launch Spring 2025
Continuing its mission to prepare students to excel in a global society, Southwest Baptist University will now offer master's degrees in fast-growing STEM fields such as artificial intelligence and data science.
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Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a private Christian college with campuses in Bolivar, Springfield, Salem and Mountain View, Missouri. Our mission is to equip students academically, spiritually and socially for a lifetime of servant leadership. SBU fosters an engaging education in a dynamic learning community, as evidenced by our Colleges of Distinction recognitions.
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