Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
4,889undergraduates
69%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$26,117average net price per year
48%graduate in 6 years
67%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,195
- Admitted
- 766
- Admit rate
- 69%
- Admit rate, women
- 64%
- Admit rate, men
- 64%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 34%
- First-year students
- 264
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 4%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 470-560
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 440-610
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 7%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 14-19
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
47 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (5)
- Accounting Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (24 awarded)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Bachelor's (21 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Organizational Leadership Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (4)
- Health and Wellness, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Pre-Nursing Studies Associate (11 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (41 awarded)
Education (12)
- Biology Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Education, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (30 awarded)
- Health Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Psychology (2)
- Forensic Psychology Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (32 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- General Studies Associate (8 awarded), Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- Behavioral Sciences Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (2)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (19 awarded)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (3)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Journalism, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Radio and Television Bachelor's (3 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Social Sciences, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (3)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Musical Theatre Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Information Technology Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Christian Studies Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (1)
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (21)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Education, Other Doctorate (research)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Educational/Instructional Technology Master's
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration Post-master's certificate
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Social Work Master's
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Nursing Administration Master's
- Nursing Education Master's
- Play Therapy/Therapist Post-bachelor's certificate
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Post-bachelor's certificate
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Master's
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Master's
- Securities Services Administration/Management Master's
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $33,122
- Housing and food on campus
- $14,340
- Books and supplies
- $1,298
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,260
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $52,020
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $52,020
- Total cost living at home
- $39,263
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $23,437 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $24,367 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $24,627 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $26,652 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,950 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $21,169
- Got a grant from the college
- 97%
- Average grant from the college
- $18,797
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 13%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 66%
- Average amount borrowed
- $7,656
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 33%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 47%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 48%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 42%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 48%
- Came back for year two
- 67%
| Pell grant students | 45% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 47% |
| Neither | 51% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 90 | 61% |
| Men | 155 | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 | 33% (small group) |
| Asian | 4 | 50% (small group) |
| Black | 49 | 24% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 40% (small group) |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 160 | 56% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 5 | 60% (small group) |
| International | 10 | 40% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 259 | 43% | 37% |
| Started here, part-time | 13 | 0% (small group) | 23% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 328 | 62% | 20% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 141 | 50% | 23% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 5,641
- Undergraduates
- 4,889
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,371
- Part-time undergraduates
- 3,518
- Graduate students
- 752
- Students per faculty member
- 21 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 7%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 6%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 3%
| Women | 58% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% |
| Race unknown | 64% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- One College Park Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63141-8698
- County
- St. Louis County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- Athletics
- NAIA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.