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- School Code: 250200
- Phone: (913) 253-5000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
70.86%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
10FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$13,897Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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History Degree
The history program at Southwest Baptist University prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer history degrees.
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Southwest Baptist University
13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, KS
Southwest Baptist University is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Bolivar, MO, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Southern Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at Southwest Baptist University is nearly three thousand yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs SBU offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 20 - 26 on the ACT or 830 - 1150 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. Southwest Baptist University admits roughly 90 percent of students applying. Of those accepted, nearly 33 percent enrolled. Additional information regarding admissions can be found through the school or by requesting information here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $20,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,300 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Southwest Baptist University Bearcats participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
Students should visit the school's sbuniv.edu to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwest Baptist University offers a bachelor's degree program in history.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the History program at Southwest Baptist University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Historians
Description
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Southwest Baptist University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Southwest Baptist University may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southwest Baptist University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Football (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball