Currently or Previously Affiliated Institutions - 06/19/2013
Information provided on the Statement of Affiliation Status reflects the most recent actions of the Commission. The Commission has a multi-level decision process. Any institutional changes that are currently under review are not made public until final action has been taken.
**During the transition to the new Pathways model for reaffirmation of accreditation, some scheduled events are not displayed on this version of the Statement of Affiliation Status. Institutions can refer to the transition maps in the Open and Standard Pathways booklets for the timing of reviews. Institutions that have questions about other scheduled events should contact their HLC staff liaison.**
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Ave.
Bolivar, MO 65613-2597
(417) 328-1500 (Main Phone)
http://www.sbuniv.edu
Chief Executive Officer: Dr. C. Pat Taylor, President
Name change notes: Southwest Baptist College to Southwest Baptist University (1983) HLC Institution ID: 1465
Current Accreditation Status: Accredited
Accreditation Date(s): (1957- .)
Summary of Commission Review
Participation Notes: Participating in the Academy for Assessment of Student Learning.
Last Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2005 - 2006
Next Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2015 - 2016
Last Date of Information Change: 05/23/2012
Control: Private NFP
Degrees Awarded (details below): Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Specialist, Doctoral
Stipulations on Affiliation Status:
Accreditation at the Bolivar campus at the Doctor’s level is limited to the entry-level and post-professional level Doctor of Physical Therapy program and to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program; at the Specialist level is limited to the Specialist in Education; at the Master's level is limited to the Master of Science in Education, in Educational Administration, the Master of Physical Therapy, the Master of Business Administration, and six courses in Nursing. Programs in Springfield, Mountain View and Salem are limited to major programs offered at the main (Bolivar) campus. Out-of-state offerings are limited to courses in the U.S. in response to the needs of constituents.
Approval of New Degree Locations:
Prior Commission approval required.
Approval of Distance and Correspondence Courses and Programs:
The institution has not been approved to offer its degree programs or more than four of its certificate programs through distance education or correspondence education as defined in Commission policy. Commission policy does permit the institution to offer up to four certificate programs as well as a limited number of courses leading to degree programs through distance education or correspondence education without seeking prior approval.
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Enrollment Headcount (last updated: 05/07/2013)
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Full-Time |
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Part-Time |
| Undergraduate: |
2065 |
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944 |
| Graduate: |
280 |
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575 |
| Dual enrollment (high school) programs: |
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381 |
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Degree Programs (last updated: 05/07/2013)
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Programs Offered |
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Degrees Awarded in Last Reported Year |
| Associate Degrees |
8 |
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169 |
| Bachelors Degrees |
71 |
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403 |
| Masters Degrees |
4 |
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183 |
| Specialist Degrees |
1 |
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16 |
| Doctoral Degrees |
2 |
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39 |
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Programs Offered |
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Certificates Awarded in Last Reported Year |
| Certificates |
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Off-Campus Activities (last updated: 05/07/2013)
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Mountain View (SBU Mountain View Center) ; Salem (SBU Salem Center) ; Springfield (SBU Springfield Center)
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