Bolivar, MO · Private nonprofit university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $27,038 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $27,038 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,290 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $36,941 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $18,748 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $18,193 less than the sticker price — about 49% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Football (113), Track & Field (47), Baseball (46), Soccer (35), Cross Country (22), Basketball (18), Tennis (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Soccer (40), Track & Field (39), Volleyball (29), Softball (27), Beach Volleyball (18), Basketball (15), Cross Country (15), Tennis (7) |
| Softball conference | GLVC |
| Head softball coach | Tripp Swisher |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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