Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,504
Graduate Enrollment: 732
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 61.8%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 59.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.5%
Black: 13.1%
Hispanic: 0.9%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.7%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Black: 13.1%
Hispanic: 0.9%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.7%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,811
In-State tuition: $30,548Out-of-State tuition: $30,548
Estimated books and supplies: $1,298 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,040 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,845 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,132 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,845 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,178 (2017)
Median Family Income: $40,503 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 15.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 26.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $239 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,156 |
| $30k-48k | $19,035 |
| $48k-75k | $23,162 |
| $75k-110k | $22,875 |
| $110k+ | $24,776 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 29%6-year graduation rate: 41%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,751 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,933 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 59.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 67.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 35.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,546 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,722 (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 | Education, General. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 14 | $345 | $45,644 ($3,804) | $50,793 ($4,233) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 43 | $395 | $49,548 ($4,129) | $63,597 ($5,300) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 18 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 19 | $28,688 | $252 | $34,052 ($2,838) | |
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 51 | $531 | $38,783 ($3,232) | $43,507 ($3,626) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 67 | $27,000 | $259 | $31,568 ($2,631) | $35,812 ($2,984) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 51 | $484 | $40,712 ($3,393) | $41,598 ($3,467) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 11 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Education, Other. | 23 | $80,755 ($6,730) | $78,854 ($6,571) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 20 | $29,154 | $233 | $23,215 ($1,935) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Behavioral Sciences. | 19 | $26,400 | $252 | $27,840 ($2,320) | $36,026 ($3,002) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 27 | $26,001 | $265 | $32,091 ($2,674) | $45,163 ($3,764) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 18 | $41,819 ($3,485) | $49,301 ($4,108) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 23 | $26,530 | $243 | $30,101 ($2,508) | $22,495 ($1,875) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 32 | $23,187 | $201 | $36,013 ($3,001) | $59,300 ($4,942) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $39,471 ($3,289) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 19 | $29,389 | $286 | $22,106 ($1,842) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 41 | $31,318 | $239 | $48,015 ($4,001) | |
| Associate's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 104 | $25,000 | $217 | $34,497 ($2,875) | $48,949 ($4,079) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 44 | $366 | $53,764 ($4,480) | $68,895 ($5,741) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 16 | $24,377 | $233 | $40,194 ($3,350) | $56,622 ($4,719) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $56,646Full time faculty: 28%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $4,199,302 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $4,628,781 (2022)