Missouri Baptist University: Review & Facts

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Missouri Baptist University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,235 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1957 and is one of the 22 schools located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Missouri Baptist University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Missouri Baptist University will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
77
Missouri Baptist University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 77 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Psychology, Business, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Missouri Baptist University student retention rate is relatively low at 67% (below Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at Missouri Baptist University is low: 35%.

Student to faculty ratio at Missouri Baptist University is reasonably decent - 19:1. Find out more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - $30,300 annually. The additional fees at Missouri Baptist University beyond tuition are about $1,600; which makes it a total of $31,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Missouri Baptist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
71%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 1,055 applications were submitted and 748 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Missouri Baptist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
Missouri Baptist University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Missouri Baptist University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Missouri Baptist University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $5,600 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Missouri Baptist University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Missouri Baptist University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Missouri Baptist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Missouri Baptist University
One College Park Dr
Saint Louis, Missouri
63141-8698, USA
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