MBU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 68.60%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $33,122
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at MBU:
- Total Enrollment: 5,699, including 951 online students
- 4,958 Undergraduate, 741 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.8% men, 59.2% 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.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 93 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 20 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
MBU Overview
Missouri Baptist University (MBU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saint Louis, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The MBU's tuition & fees is $33,122 for the academic year 2024-2025. 28% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $17,805.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,699 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
MBU's acceptance rate is 68.60% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 40.94%.
MBU ranked 13rd in Missouri Colleges rankings. Missouri Baptist University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Missouri Baptist University is $33,122. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,538.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $33,122 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,538.
| Undergraduate | $33,122 |
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| Graduate | $11,538 |
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| Undergraduate | $33,122 |
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| Graduate | $11,538 |
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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
Missouri Baptist University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at MBU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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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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