ROTC at Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Southwest Baptist University students join Army ROTC at Missouri State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Southwest Baptist University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 28.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Missouri State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Southwest Baptist University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 810–1,210 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 17–26 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $30,566 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,566 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Southwest Baptist University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Southwest Baptist University has 1,341 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Southwest Baptist University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE | Up to $5,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Southwest Baptist University: FAQ
Does Southwest Baptist University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Southwest Baptist University students join Army ROTC at Missouri State University.
Which ROTC branches can Southwest Baptist University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Missouri State University, 29 mi).
Is ROTC at Southwest Baptist University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Southwest Baptist University and train with the unit at Missouri State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Southwest Baptist University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
sbuniv.edu
- Admissions
sbuniv.edu
- Apply
sbuniv.edu
- Financial aid
sbuniv.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Bolivar, MO 65613-2596
IPEDS UNITID: 179326
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