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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Bolivar, MO. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
7
Housing Buildings
Life in Bolivar for Southwest Baptist University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Bolivar.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$800
Cost of Living Index
82
Student Population
1,700
City Transportation
Walkability
38
Bikeability
35
Public Transit
OATS Transit
Nearest Airports
Bolivar Municipal Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
57.5°F
Avg Snowfall
13.5 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Harriett K. Hutchens Library
Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–8:00pm; Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: 3:00pm–10:00pm
Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center
Natatorium (pool): Monday–Thursday: 5:00pm–8:00pm; Other facility hours not specified
Goodson Student Union
Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm
The Marketplace (Dining Hall)
Breakfast: 7:15–8:45am (Mon–Fri); Lunch: 11:00am–1:15pm (Mon–Fri), 11:30am–1:00pm (Sat); Brunch: 11:30am–1:00pm (Sun); Dinner: 5:00–6:30pm (Mon–Sun)
Bearcat Brew & Deli
Bearcat Deli: 11:00am–5:30pm (Mon–Thu), 11:00am–2:00pm (Fri), Closed Sat–Sun; Bearcat Brew: 7:30am–5:00pm (Mon–Thu), 7:30am–2:00pm (Fri), Closed Sat–Sun
Corner Market
Monday–Friday: 12:00pm–7:30pm; Saturday–Sunday: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Campus News
Latest updates from Southwest Baptist University
Classes Canceled Due to Weather Conditions
All classes at Southwest Baptist University are canceled today due to weather conditions. Students are advised to check Blackboard for communication from instructors. Further updates will be provided via the SBU Alert system.
Homecoming 2025 Recap
Southwest Baptist University celebrated Homecoming 2025 with alumni and students, featuring the largest parade in years, alumni awards, bed races, and the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen. The Bearcats football team lost a close game during the festivities.
Oct 15, 2025
SBU Homecoming to Feature Largest Parade in Years, New Traditions
SBU's 2025 Homecoming, themed 'Forward in Faith,' included a record number of marching bands in the parade, new traditions such as Bearcat Hall of Fame inductions, and special alumni events.
Oct 9, 2025
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Southwest Baptist University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 3 of 3 known dorm and housing options.
Beasley Hall
Landen Hall (formerly New Men's Dorm)
Leslie Hall
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@sbuniv.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 2, 2026
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