Missouri Baptist University
Missouri Baptist University is a private, Christ-centered institution located in the city of Creve Coeur. MBU offers a wide variety of uncommon fine arts programs, such as Worship Arts Technology and Commercial Voice. Full-time undergraduate students are required to attend weekly chapel, with extra credit awarded to students who attend 80% or more of the scheduled chapels per semester. Residence halls at MBU are gender-segregated, with options between two or three-person rooms available, which are each equipped with private bathroom facilities.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Baptist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
91%
Submitting ACT
9%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1041
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,488
Total Number of Undergrads
4,508
Classroom Sizes
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $27,124
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,124
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$10,000
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| Books and Supplies | $1298
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$16,594
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,764
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$14,159
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
78%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,099
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$241
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
25
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Spartans
School Colors
navy and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-States Football Association
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
55%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,200
What Students Are Saying
3.71
Average Rating
On a scale from one through ten, Missouri Baptist University would absolutely be a ten. The school is just excellent,from sports to academics. The professors are actually kind and make time for you; that would be very rare at a larger school.
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