Established in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Bolivar (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Southwest Baptist University is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Southwest Baptist University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 139 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Southwest Baptist University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.