Overview
Enrollment
Missouri Baptist University (MBU) occupies a suburban campus in Creve Coeur, located in west St. Louis County, approximately 15 miles from downtown St. Louis. Founded in 1964 as a Baptist-affiliated institution, MBU operates from a main campus featuring traditional red-brick buildings set across 81 wooded acres. The university maintains its Christian liberal arts foundation while offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in education, business, healthcare management, and ministry studies. MBU houses students in several residential facilities on campus and competes in the NAIA's American Midwest Conference, where its Spartans athletic teams participate in 27 varsity sports.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Missouri Baptist University is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Missouri Baptist University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#969 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#570 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Missouri
#46 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1170 |
| ACT | 14/19 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,298 |
| Other Fees | $1,592 |
| Room and Board | $14,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,260 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,020 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Business | 24% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
| General Studies | 4% |
| Psychology | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178244 IPEDS survey data for Missouri Baptist University.
Current students may use the Missouri Baptist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025