Missouri Baptist University

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About Missouri Baptist University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Baptist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Missouri Baptist University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Saint Louis, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,889, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,530.

Saint Louis, MO

$31,530

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

64%

Acceptance Rate

67%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

48%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile14-19

SAT 25th-75th Percentile910-1170

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

6k

Students enrolled

34%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

35%

Unknown

55%

Black

5%

Hispanic

0%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

37%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

34

Total Online Enrollment

1,904

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

61% On-campus

39% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold20% online

AssociateCheck Bold60% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold23% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold67% online

Master'sCheck Bold86% online

DoctorateCheck Bold50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

37%

State Grant Aid

30%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,530
State Grant Aid$2,451
Institution Grant Aid$18,797
Pell Grant Aid$4,908

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

16.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Social Sciences.
20Theology And Religious Vocations.
21Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.