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Missouri Baptist University

MBU

Saint Louis, Missouri 63141-8698

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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.

Established
1957
Type
Private
Conference
National Association of

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64%Acceptance
983SAT Avg
1,452Students
21:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$46,660Earnings 10yr
$25,807Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Missouri Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 983

Reading & WritingMid: 515
470560
MathMid: 475
440610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1419

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

983

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,122
Room & Board$14,340
Books & Supplies$1,298
Total Cost of Attendance$47,370
Average Net Price$25,807
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,437
$30–48K$24,367
$48–75K$24,627
$75–110K$26,652
$110K+$27,950

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,807

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7700.0%

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

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,452
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 14%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.2%
Freshman Retention66.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,997
8 Years$42,247
10 Years$46,660

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,200
Men
$45,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Spartans

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
14 mi(24 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
224 mi(388 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
243 mi(421 min)

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