Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 747 students.
About This School
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri with approximately 747 undergraduate students enrolled. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,006 per year. The graduation rate is 48%.
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.
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
5001 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64118-4697
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