Missouri Baptist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5902 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1659 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1573 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #9 of 16 | In St. Louis |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 4,549
- Graduates
- 682
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% 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 | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Applicants | 1,055 | 565 | 490 |
| Admissions | 748 | 394 | 354 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 307 | 166 | 141 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 10 | 4 | 6 |
1,035 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
693 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
17 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Missouri Baptist University are 1060-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
107 or 34%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Missouri Baptist University are 20-26 (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
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2477 (48%) |
|---|---|
| White | 2223 (43%) |
| Black or African American | 294 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 84 (2%) |
| Asian | 47 (0.9%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (0.7%) |
| Hispanic | 25 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Missouri Baptist University is $25,590 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 | $22,339 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,609 |
| $48-75K | $23,586 |
| $75-110K | $27,256 |
| $110K+ | $28,252 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,784 | $11,102 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,784 | $11,102 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,784 | $11,102 |
| Fee in-district | $1,532 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,532 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,532 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 398 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,874 |
Missouri Baptist University majors
Missouri Baptist University has granted 383 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 215 master's across 13 programs, and 18 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 | 26 | 30 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 43 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 43 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 43 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 28 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | 17 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | 7 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |||
| Accounting | 21 | |||
| Psychology, General | 19 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 17 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | 15 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 16 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 15 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 15 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 12 | |||
| Education, Other | 11 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 9 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | |||
| Christian Studies | 8 | |||
| Education, General | 7 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 7 | |||
| Human Services, General | 6 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 4 | |||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 4 | |||
| Information Technology | 3 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Radio and Television | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Child Development | 1 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Religious Education | 1 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 18 | 383 | 215 | 18 |
Missouri Baptist University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 30% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Missouri Baptist University has published 88 scientific papers with 1,367 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science, Mathematics, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 |
| 2004 | 2 | 34 |
| 2005 | 2 | 35 |
| 2006 | 1 | 63 |
| 2007 | 2 | 57 |
| 2008 | 0 | 59 |
| 2009 | 1 | 59 |
| 2010 | 0 | 54 |
| 2011 | 3 | 54 |
| 2012 | 0 | 42 |
| 2013 | 2 | 41 |
| 2014 | 2 | 46 |
| 2015 | 8 | 51 |
| 2016 | 6 | 44 |
| 2017 | 7 | 54 |
| 2018 | 6 | 65 |
| 2019 | 6 | 89 |
| 2020 | 8 | 97 |
| 2021 | 5 | 102 |
| 2022 | 4 | 72 |
| 2023 | 6 | 83 |
Notable alumni
-
Helen Maroulis
- 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 was a gold medalist at the 2015 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada and a gold medalist at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. 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 S. 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 playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Leroy "Lee" Winfield was an American professional basketball player.
General info
| Alternative names | MBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 318 |
| 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 |