Salem Campus Tuition and Fees, 2026-27
Tuition and lab fees are due before the first day of the semester unless other financial arrangements have been made in advance.
| Tuition per credit hour: | $245 |
| LPN-Bridge Tuition per credit hour: | $470 |
| Technology/library fee per credit hour: | $30 |
| Academic materials fee per credit hour: | $30 |
Other fees may apply to specific courses (such as science labs, computer lab, etc.)
A finance charge of 9% per year is assessed on all balances due past 30 days.
View complete cost details, including part-time and per-credit-hour rates, in the University Catalog.
Financial Aid Opportunities
To receive a customized financial aid package and receive any financial aid for which you may qualify, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. SBU's recommended deadline for submitting the FAFSA is February 1 for the following academic year. Be sure to include the SBU school code (002502) to have your FAFSA sent to SBU.
Once you are admitted to SBU, you will receive an SBU email address and access to the MySBU Admitted Student Portal. You need to check your SBU email address often for important information, especially related to the online process for approving and finalizing your financial aid award.
Scholarships
SBU-Salem offers a number of private scholarships, including:
- Dobbs Family Scholarships
- Everett and Olive Land Memorial Scholarships
- Jim and Duetta Edwards Scholarships
- Richard Wilber Scholarships
- Salem First Baptist Church Scholarships
Deadline for application of scholarships is March 31 of each year for the following academic year. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required. Scholarship recipients will be determined by the SBU-Salem Campus Scholarship Committee.
SBU also encourages you to apply for outside scholarships to enhance your financial aid package. These funds are awarded directly to you from sources outside of SBU (i.e. community foundations, workplace, private agencies, etc.)
Federal and State Aid
Eligibility for federal and state financial aid is determined by your FAFSA results. Examples include:
- Federal PELL Grant
- Access Missouri State Program
- Student Loans
Military Benefits
SBU has been recognized as a military-friendly school and participates in tuition assistance opportunities for veterans and active-duty military members, and their dependents. A designated staff member is available to answer questions and help students utilize their educational benefits.
Learn More About Military Benefits at SBU
Other Financial Aid
Examples of third-party government financial aid programs:
- Veterans' Benefits
- Vocational Rehab
- Work Connections
SBU Financial Aid Office
The Southwest Baptist University Office of Financial Aid offers a comprehensive financial assistance program designed to recognize student financial needs and to meet those needs with a combination of university, federal, state and private assistance sources.
Textbooks
Textbooks and other educational materials are covered by the course educational materials fee and provided to the student automatically within the course. View textbook information online through the SBU Campus Store.
Questions?
- Account Balances and Payment Plans: Contact an SBU Cashier at (417) 328-1523 or email Rebecca Harrill at rharrill@SBUniv.edu.
- Financial Aid: Contact the Office of Financial Aid at (417) 328-1822 or finaid@SBUniv.edu.
Resources
- Class Schedules - You must meet with an advisor prior to enrolling. Call (573) 729-7071 to schedule an appointment. Enrollment continues through the first day of the semester. You are enrolled in class at the time of registration. You will be notified if there is a course cancellation. The University reserves the right to cancel any course if enrollment is insufficient. All tuition and fees will be refunded in the event of a canceled course.
- CHP Student Handbook (PDF) — View current College of Health Professions student handbook (for nursing and health sciences students)
- SBUAlert - Sign up for SBUAlert to receive weather-related notices and other important campus announcements, including notifications of school closings. Be sure to sign up for the Salem alerts.
- Current Crime & Fire Report