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SBU Graduate Admissions

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Welcome to SBU Graduate Admissions

Earning a graduate degree at Southwest Baptist University empowers you to reach new heights in your professional career. Our competitive programs are challenging, rewarding, hands-on, and faith-focused, so you can be the servant leader the world needs. 

 

Learn What's Required to Apply

We make applying to our graduate program easy. Once you choose your program of interest, you will be presented with a list of general requirements you'll need in order to complete the graduate application. 

To complete your application, you must create an application account: 

  1. Create an account on our Application Management login page: https://apply.sbuniv.edu/apply 
  2. Select "Create an Account" 
  3. Complete all required fields and submit the online application
  4. Submit other required documents

Specific admissions requirements for your program of interest can be found on the related program page. 

Apply

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Find Your Graduate Program

SBU offers master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees in the areas of business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Some disciplines have flexible learning options. Choose your program to learn more about admissions and financial aid information and be aware of important deadlines.

Before applying, please note that each of our graduate programs have specific requirements that must be fulfilled for you to be eligible. In addition to a baccalaureate degree, some programs require special licenses and submission of your GRE scores.

Filter Graduate Programs for You

Physical Therapy AdmissionsEducation Admissions

Business & Leadership AdmisionsNursing Admissions

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"SBU's graduate program has been really challenging, but also really fun! The faculty at SBU are really caring, and you can really tell how invested they are in your learning and success."
Laura Cook
Doctor of Physical Therapy Student

 

Find Out More About the Graduate Student Experience

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Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office at Southwest Baptist University is committed to helping you access and navigate the financial resources you need to achieve your dream of a Christian-based higher education.

Explore Financial Aid

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Student Support

Academic support comes in many forms at SBU, including peer tutoring and study groups, career services, disability services, study abroad, academic advising, and more. 

Find Academic Resources

Questions? Reach out to the Graduate Admissions Team

Graduate Admissions Counselors

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step to becoming an SBU Bearcat. Apply to SBU for FREE online. It's quick and easy - no essay required! (Requirements may vary for graduate programs.)
Apply Online

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