A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MBTS are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 317% more male students than female students enrolled at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a gender ratio of 81% men to 19% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MBTS has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
81%
|
| Women |
19%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,043
|
| Women |
729
|
MBTS serves a high number of out-of-state students with 72% of the student body residing outside of Missouri or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
28%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
11%
|
24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 46.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 42.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178208 IPEDS survey data for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Last updated February 24, 2024