Missouri Baptist University
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$29,076
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About Missouri Baptist University
Missouri Baptist University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Saint Louis, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,251, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,076.
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- #4 Ranked in Best Business Teacher Education Programs
- #6 Ranked in Best Online Organizational Leadership Programs
- #10 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Missouri
- #10 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Missouri
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
62% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 870-1110
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards5k
Students enrolled
33%
Online student enrollment
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Unknown
9%
Black
8%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
28
Total Online Enrollment
1,622
Percent of Programs Online
67% On-campus
33% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 50% online
Bachelor's 23% online
Graduate Certificate 25% online
Master's 73% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $29,076 | $29,076 |
Graduate | $10,670 | $10,670 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,298 |
On-campus room and board | $11,040 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,845 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,132 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,000 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,000 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $44,259 | $44,259 |
Off-campus without family | $42,506 | $42,506 |
Off-campus with family | $34,374 | $34,374 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
41%
State Grant Aid
36%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
41%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
23Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
24Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
25Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
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