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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO·Private nonprofit·791 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 791 students.

94%
Accept
791
Students
$25,140
Net Price
70%
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$9,995
Debt

About This School

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri with approximately 791 undergraduate students enrolled. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,140 per year. The graduation rate is 70%.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) is a private Baptist seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary also houses an undergraduate college, Spurgeon College.

Worth considering if you're a committed Southern Baptist student pursuing ministry or theological education — the median debt at graduation is a remarkably low $9,995, which reflects the school's focused mission and modest cost. That said, the 65% freshman retention rate and 70% graduation rate suggest a meaningful number of students don't finish, so ask hard questions about student support and whether the program truly fits your calling before enrolling.

Founded
1957
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Communications4%
Business & Marketing3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,400
Avg Net Price
$25,140
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$9,995

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
70%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
65%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,995
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,995
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White76%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (791 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

5001 N. Oak Trafficway

Kansas City, MO 64118-4697

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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