We’re Here for YOU!
Choosing a university and getting the financing together can be a little overwhelming. You can count on SBU’s financial aid office to be in your corner, helping you work out the details so you can join our campus community. Getting you here is much more than just our job. It’s our passion and mission because we believe that any qualified student who wants a Christian education at SBU should have the opportunity to get it.
Eight FACTS You’re Going to Like about SBU:
FACT: We provide over 90% of SBU students with some form of financial aid.
FACT: We award more than $9 million in scholarships annually.
FACT: For 12 consecutive years SBU has been named as one of America’s 100 Best College Buys®.
FACT: For 11 consecutive years SBU has been chosen as one of America’s Best Christian Colleges®.
FACT: Our merit-based scholarship program has been designated as one of America’s Best College Scholarships®.
FACT: We have nearly 100% job placement for those seeking a job after graduation.
FACT: Our total cost for 2007-08 was 36% below the national average for a private four-year college*.
FACT: Our total cost for 2007-08 was 20% below the average for a private four-year college in Missouri*.
* National average for a private four-year college is $30,367. Source: Trends in College Pricing: 2006. The College Board, 5.
* Average total cost of the 24 private 4-year, accredited colleges in Missouri is $24,232. The average was determined using the 2007-08 costs taken from each college’s website or catalog comparing 16 course hours per semester, suite style housing with unlimited meal plan and required student fees.
