MBTS Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.40%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $11,530
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at MBTS:
- Total Enrollment: 3,945, including 1,830 online students
- 1,126 Undergraduate, 2,819 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 76.5% men, 23.5% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 48%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 10%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 81%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 41 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 20 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 15 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
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.
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.
| Undergraduate | $11,530 |
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| Graduate | $8,477 |
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| Undergraduate | $12,064 |
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| Graduate | $8,960 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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