Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Missouri Baptist University is a private institution in Saint Louis with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 983, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,660 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,807.
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News & Alerts
Missouri Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 983
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
77.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,726
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (62)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
- •67% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Spartans
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1957, a growing need for an evangelical Christian institution in Greater St.
- •In 1964, Missouri Baptist College was chartered as an evangelical Christian, four-year liberal arts college.
- •The first meeting of the Board of Trustees for Missouri Baptist College was held in January 1964.
- •Frank Kellogg served as the first chairman of the Board of Trustees and later as the second president.
- •In July 1964, leaders acquired the site of MBU's main campus, metropolitan land near Interstate 270 and U.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average