Missouri Baptist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6234 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1722 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1635 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #43 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #11 of 16 | In St. Louis |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 4,958
- Graduates
- 741
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mobap.edu
Missouri Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Missouri Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 67% | 70% |
| Applicants | 1,118 | 560 | 558 |
| Admissions | 767 | 374 | 393 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 296 | 135 | 161 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 10 | 8 |
1,034 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
951 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 12
or below
75% of them
had 18
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Missouri Baptist University are 12-18 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4593 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 410 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 214 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 180 (3%) |
| Asian | 143 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 89 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.3%) |
| Hispanic | 16 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Missouri Baptist University is $27,623 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,808 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,022 |
| $48-75K | $25,332 |
| $75-110K | $29,678 |
| $110K+ | $29,420 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,948 | $11,538 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,948 | $11,538 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,948 | $11,538 |
| Fee in-district | $1,664 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,664 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,664 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 429 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,843 |
| Room charge | $9,909 |
| Meal charge | $4,314 |
Missouri Baptist University majors
Missouri Baptist University has granted 365 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 218 master's across 16 programs, and 19 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Missouri Baptist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 41 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 41 | |||
| Social Work | 35 | |||
| Psychology, General | 32 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 30 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 25 | |||
| General Studies | 8 | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | 21 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 21 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 18 | 1 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | |||
| Accounting | 16 | |||
| Education, Other | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | 6 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | |||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 11 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 10 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 9 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Christian Studies | 5 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 5 | |||
| Information Technology | 5 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Nursing Education | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Education, General | 3 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Radio and Television | 3 | |||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Human Services, General | 1 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 1 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 19 | 365 | 218 | 19 |
Missouri Baptist University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 38% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Missouri Baptist University has published 96 scientific papers with 1,152 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Mathematics, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 13 |
| 2002 | 0 | 17 |
| 2003 | 0 | 22 |
| 2004 | 1 | 26 |
| 2005 | 2 | 15 |
| 2006 | 0 | 18 |
| 2007 | 2 | 21 |
| 2008 | 0 | 24 |
| 2009 | 2 | 27 |
| 2010 | 0 | 22 |
| 2011 | 3 | 20 |
| 2012 | 1 | 16 |
| 2013 | 3 | 21 |
| 2014 | 1 | 26 |
| 2015 | 9 | 41 |
| 2016 | 7 | 38 |
| 2017 | 6 | 55 |
| 2018 | 6 | 64 |
| 2019 | 6 | 79 |
| 2020 | 8 | 94 |
| 2021 | 5 | 97 |
| 2022 | 4 | 85 |
| 2023 | 9 | 84 |
| 2024 | 5 | 82 |
| 2025 | 2 | 61 |
Notable alumni
-
Helen Maroulis
- Enrolled in Missouri Baptist University
- Studied in 2009-2010
- Occupations
- amateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Helen Louise Maroulis is an American freestyle wrestler who competes in the women's 55-kg, 53-kg, and 57-kg categories. She has won four gold medals at the World Championships, the first in 2015 and most recently in 2025. At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she became the first-ever American to win a gold medal in women's freestyle wrestling at the Olympic Games.
-
Lawrence Olum
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Lawrence Olum is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder.
-
Nick S. Christie
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
-
Nicholas Steven "Nick" Christie is an American racewalker. Christie is a multiple time National Champion at the NAIA level and has been the US National Champion for the indoor 3000m Racewalk. He has competed internationally for the US many times since 2012 and at the national level many times as well. As of 2013 he is one of the many rising stars that the sport has in the United States as it gains popularity in the nation. He is also the current national record holder for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in the Indoor 3000m racewalk with a time of 11:46.20.
-
Lee Winfield
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Leroy Winfield was an American professional basketball player.
General info
| Alternative names | MBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 357 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One College Park Dr Saint Louis, Missouri, 63141-8698 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 302,000 |
| Phone | 8774341115 |