Missouri Baptist University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Saint Louis, MO

$27,946

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About Missouri Baptist University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Baptist While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Missouri Baptist University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Saint Louis, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,046, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,946.

Rankings

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#4 Ranked in Best Business Teacher Education Programs
#6 Ranked in Best Online Organizational Leadership Programs
#10 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Colleges in Missouri
#12 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Sports Management Degree Programs
#14 Ranked in Best Online Master's in School Counseling Programs

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.

65% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

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 18-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 840-1050

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students enrolled

37%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

75%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,298
On-campus room and board	$10,730
On-campus other expenses	$2,770
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$7,606
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,877
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,877

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$42,744	$42,744
Off-campus without family	$40,727	$40,727
Off-campus with family	$33,121	$33,121

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Organizational Leadership
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Accounting
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism, Other
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
	Radio and Television
	Public Relations/Image Management
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Technology
5	Education
	Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
	Music Teacher Education
	Education, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Administration of Special Education
	Education, Other
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Business Teacher Education
	Secondary School Administration/Principalship
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Child Development
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Health and Wellness, General
9	History
	History, General
10	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Behavioral Sciences
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Christian Studies
15	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
16	Psychology
	Psychology, General
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Human Services, General
18	Security And Protective Services
	Securities Services Administration/Management
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
19	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, General
20	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
	Religious/Sacred Music
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Missouri Baptist University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Missouri Baptist University

Rankings

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.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

Explore Rankings

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.