Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 872
Graduate Enrollment: 2,572
Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 97.64%
Male/Female: 74% / 26% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.8% (2016)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 46.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 9.6% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 42.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 18.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 11.4% (2016)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 6.0% (2016)
Ethnicity Information
White: 70.4%
Black: 5.1%
Hispanic: 9.8%
Asian: 3.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 8.8%
Black: 5.1%
Hispanic: 9.8%
Asian: 3.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 8.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $24,102
In-State tuition: $8,410Out-of-State tuition: $8,410
Estimated books and supplies: $1,248 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,132 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,779 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,463 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,779 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,763 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,100 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 29.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $15,675 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $166 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,231 |
| $30k-48k | $17,509 |
| $48k-75k | $21,056 |
| $75k-110k | $23,843 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 12%6-year graduation rate: 52%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $15,675 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $10,875 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | |
| @3 year | |
| @5 year |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients:
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 69.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $47,576 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,189 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 17 | $23,385 | $223 | $34,373 ($2,864) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 13 | $7,733 | $82 | $31,886 ($2,657) | |
| Master's Degree | Religious Education. | 5 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Religious Education. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 194 | $312 | $51,884 ($4,324) | $61,803 ($5,150) | |
| First Professional Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 39 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 31 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 26 | $379 | $40,866 ($3,406) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,143Full time faculty: 23%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 18.0
School's endowment start of year: $8,348,063 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $18,901,506 (2022)