The College of Cosmetology offers a complete course in cosmetology, hairdressing, and manicuring. Southwest Baptist University, located at Springfield Street and Aldrich Road is a liberal arts, co-educational university. It is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. The academic program includes a School of Graduate Studies. The medical staff includes 23 physicians and dentists.
Outpatient care is provided by several specialists.
The hospital provides care for hospitalized patients, ambulatory outpatients, homebound patients and emergency care. Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation includes a 111-bed skilled nursing care facility, residential care and a medical park. A new 60-bed skilled nursing facility was recently completed. Economy Bolivar is experiencing healthy economic growth with new industry, businesses, new housing developments and job market increases. Bolivar's six banks have growing assets to support a growing community.