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The real 4-year cost of Southwest Baptist University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Southwest Baptist University went from $15,704 to $28,320, an average of 3.5% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$31,368
Year 2$32,456
Year 3$33,581
Year 4$34,745
4-year total$132,150

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$92,150
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$68,478
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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