Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

MBTS Overview

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Kansas City, MO. It is classified as faith-related institution by Carnegie Classification

The MBTS's tuition & fees is $11,530 for the academic year 2024-2025. 39% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,173.

The school has a total enrollment of 3,945 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

MBTS's acceptance rate is 96.40% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 70.90%.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is $11,530. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,477.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,064 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,960.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$11,530
Graduate	$8,477

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$12,064
Graduate	$8,960

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	96.40% Acceptance Rate / 70.90% Yield
Graduation Rate »	48%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	81%(full-time), 30% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	3,945 (1,126 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,173

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at MBTS
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	5001 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118-4697
Phone	816-414-3700
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Faith-related institution
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree

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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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