Southwest Baptist University
- Private
Southwest Baptist University: international tuition 30,500 USD per year, one-year total cost 43,000 USD, acceptance rate 68.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 95.
SBU states international students are eligible for merit-based, athletic and performance scholarships, but gives no amounts or deadlines. The pages do not say whether international students can receive need-based aid.
Getting in. The school admits 68.4% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 430–610, Math 380–600, ACT 17–26. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 43,000 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through SBU online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Southwest Baptist University?
International tuition is 30,500 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 43,000 USD.
Does Southwest Baptist University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. SBU states international students are eligible for merit-based, athletic and performance scholarships, but gives no amounts or deadlines. The pages do not say whether international students can receive need-based aid.
What English scores does Southwest Baptist University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Southwest Baptist University?
The acceptance rate is 68.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
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Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says only that an admissions counselor will contact you about academic scholarship eligibility; it does not say whether merit is considered automatically with the application or needs a separate one.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page addresses whether admission decisions for international applicants take ability to pay into account.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; the FAFSA is described only for federal/state aid.
Scholarships at this school
Academic (merit-based) scholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The international-student page explicitly says international students are eligible for merit-based scholarships.
Athletic scholarshipsTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The international-student page lists athletic scholarships among those international students are eligible for.
Performance scholarships (art, forensics, music, theatre)TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The international-student page states international students are eligible for performance scholarships (art, forensics, music, theatre).
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial secondary school records are required, with English translation if not in English.Required
- SATACTiThe page requires standardized test scores with official academic documents, without specifying which test.Required
- Proof of fundsRequired
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data