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Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO·Private nonprofit·1,452 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,452 students.

64%
Accept
1,452
Students
$25,807
Net Price
48%
Grad Rate
$39,200
Earnings
10 yr
$17,726
Debt

About This School

Missouri Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri with approximately 1,452 undergraduate students enrolled. Missouri Baptist University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,807 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $39,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Missouri Baptist University (MBU) is a private university in Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States. It is one of three universities of the Missouri Baptist Convention. The main campus is located on a 68-acre (28 ha) site near Creve Coeur and Town and County in West St Louis County, off highway 64-40. There are currently 12 MBU locations including its regional learning centers throughout the St. Louis region and Illinois. The school enrolled 5,309 students in 2019.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 48% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention suggest many students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the plus side, debt at graduation is relatively modest at $17,726, and the Saint Louis location offers real-world access for internships and networking. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-based, small-campus environment and have a clear plan to stay on track, but families should ask hard questions about support services and why so many students leave.

Founded
1957
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing23%
Health Professions20%
Education13%
Psychology8%
Communications5%
Biological Sciences2%
English2%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Helen Maroulis

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite983
Reading 75th %ile560
Math 75th %ile610

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$33,122
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,122
Avg Net Price
$25,807
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants13%
Median debt at graduation$17,726

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
48%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
67%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$17,726
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$17,726
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.2x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White73%
Black14%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,452 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Missouri Baptist University

One College Park Dr

Saint Louis, MO 63141-8698

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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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