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About Missouri Baptist University

faith-based missionbusiness and nursing focusmasters programsaccessible admissions

Missouri Baptist University is a private university in Saint Louis, MO, known for its faith-based mission, business and nursing focus, and masters programs. With an acceptance rate of 71%, Missouri Baptist University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 317 students each year. Missouri Baptist University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1060–1200, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Missouri Baptist University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $18,456 per year; the sticker price of $45,731 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Missouri Baptist University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

71%
Overall Accept Rate
1130
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1060 – 1200 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 26

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Missouri Baptist University

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Essay Strategy
Missouri Baptist University is a faith-based institution in Saint Louis, so use your personal statement or any supplemental writing to authentically connect your values, service experiences, or community involvement to a faith-informed or values-driven life. Admissions staff want to see that you understand and genuinely fit the MBU mission, not just that you need a college.
Demonstrated Interest
MBU's Saint Louis location makes an in-person visit very practical, so schedule a campus tour and sit in on a chapel service or student event before you apply. Connecting with an admissions counselor face to face signals real interest and gives you specific details to reference in your application materials.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Missouri Baptist University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$46k/yr$21.8k
30k-48k~$46k/yr$24.0k
48k-75k~$46k/yr$25.3k
75k-110k~$46k/yr$29.7k
110k+~$46k/yr$29.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

48%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,956
Undergrad Enrollment
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