Safety Score
0.46 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Bolivar, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Southwest Baptist University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,155-student campus.
- 0.46
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,290
- Rank of 3,050
- #22
- MO rank
- 2,155
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Southwest Baptist University reports 0.46 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,290 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 64% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.46
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,290
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 64%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Southwest Baptist University decreased from 1 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSouthwest Baptist University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Bolivar, MO, enrolling approximately 2,155 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #22 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,155 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Southwest Baptist University is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 2.13 incidents per 1,000 students, Southwest Baptist University reports 78% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1290
Above-average safety
State Rank (MO)
#22
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Southwest Baptist University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 64% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Southwest Baptist University percentile rank 57.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1290 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Southwest Baptist University reports 78% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $30,566
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $30,566
- Avg Net Price
- $21,677
- Median Debt
- $20,957
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 36%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 68%
- SAT Average
- 1088
- SAT Math Range
- 380–600
- ACT Average
- 22
- ACT Range
- 17–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 53%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $38,855
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $43,112
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 74%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySouthwest Baptist University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (4 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
Southwest Baptist University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MO
Southwest Baptist University
0.46 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Kent State University at Geauga
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
KY
Hopkinsville Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Kent State University at Geauga
Burton, OH · 2,154 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY · 2,156 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Evangel University
Springfield Battlefield, MO · 2,157 enrolled
Safety Score 2.78
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA · 2,152 enrolled
Safety Score 5.11
Morningside University
Sioux City, IA · 2,158 enrolled
Safety Score 2.78
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Southwest Baptist University nationally (rank #1290), regardless of size or state.
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS
National Rank #1289
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
San Jacinto, CA
National Rank #1291
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME
National Rank #1288
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL
National Rank #1292
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
National Rank #1287
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest Baptist University safe?
Southwest Baptist University has a safety score of 0.46 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,290 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Southwest Baptist University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southwest Baptist University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Southwest Baptist University have fire safety data?
Yes. Southwest Baptist University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Southwest Baptist University's Safety Profile
Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO enrolls 2,155 students and has a safety score of 0.46 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1290 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Southwest Baptist University's 0.46 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Southwest Baptist University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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