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Missouri Baptist University

Missouri Baptist University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the St. Louis, MO metro with 4,889 students and a 69% acceptance rate.

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 4,889 students

NAIA · American Midwest Conference

Admission rate

69%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

910

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

14–19

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$27,006

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

48%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

67%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$46,660

10 years after entry

Students

4,889

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallMay 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: mobap.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$21,808
$30,001–48,000$24,022
$48,001–75,000$25,332
$75,001–110,000$29,678
Over $110,000$29,420

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse41
Psychology32
Elementary Education and Teaching30
Business Administration and Management24
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other21
Exercise Science and Kinesiology19
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies18
Accounting16
Show the other 38 majors
General Studies15
Biology/Biological Sciences12
Behavioral Sciences11
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other11
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities10
Health and Wellness9
Early Childhood Education and Teaching8
Health/Health Care Administration/Management7
Social Sciences6
Marketing/Marketing Management6
Communication and Media Studies, Other5
Information Technology5
English Language and Literature5
Christian Studies5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching4
Mathematics4
Forensic Psychology4
Radio and Television3
Education3
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching3
Music Performance3
History3
Biology Teacher Education2
Drama and Dance Teacher Education2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other2
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Organizational Leadership2
Musical Theatre1
Human Services1
Chemistry1
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1
Music Teacher Education1
Health Teacher Education1
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education1
Secondary Education and Teaching1
Journalism, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, American Midwest Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NAIA, American Midwest Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Coed varsity · NAIA, American Midwest Conference

Other Sports

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

St. Louis, MO-IL

2,811,927 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

St Louis Lambert International (STL)

Nearest hub airport

St Louis Lambert International (STL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.0 of 20

Elevation

568 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

22°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

8.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

41 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,510 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NAIA, similar size