BOMSouthwest Baptist University nursing
Bolivar, Missouri · Private nonprofit. Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 84.09% / 92.86% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sBachelor'sMaster'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 84.09%RN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 92.86%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Springfield | Full | 84.09% (2025, 132 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Salem | Full | Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Bolivar | Full | 92.86% (2025, 14 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 103 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 37 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 2 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Southwest Baptist University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“All nursing programs offered by Southwest Baptist University are accredited by ACEN.”
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State board approval
“The Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN) oversees approval of all pre-licensure”
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NCLEX
“In honor of our 100% NCLEX pass rate in Spring 2023, we're offering $1,000 scholarships”
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Admission
“After completing prerequisite courses, you can apply for the 2-year nursing program.”
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