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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is part of the six seminaries of the Southern Baptist Convention. Also known as MBTS, the seminary is located in the heart of Kansas City in Missouri. It was officially founded in 1957 to provide Christian and Bible education to the local community. MBTS started with 136 students and 6 faculty members.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers Doctoral Programs in Christian Education, Ministry, and a new Ph.D. coursework. MBTS also has an undergraduate college, the Midwestern Baptist College (SBC).
MBTS has numerous on-campus ministries including the Student Body Association, the Midwestern Evangelistic Teams, 31Woman, the Midwestern Mission Fellowship, the Midwestern Praise Team, and the Midwestern Singers.
‘The Midwestern’ is the official news magazine of the seminary. MBTS offers scholarships on the basis of ministry involvement, academic performance, and financial need.
Kansas City, MO is home to Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Kansas City is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Southern Baptist school. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 659. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 589 and 591.
The school has 735 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
A lot of students at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Biblically educates God-called men and women to be and to make disciples of Jesus Christ throughout the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
5001 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64118-4697
General Phone: (816) 414-3700
http://www.mbts.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 95 | ministry, religious education, bible studies, theology, theology and religious vocations, pre-ministerial studies, missionary studies, religious music |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | patient counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | Biblical languages |
Number of programs and degrees for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 38 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 21 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 735 students (468 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 32% |
| Graduate | 68% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 196 of its 468 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 21 | 40% | 17 | 81% |
| Men | 40 | 13 | 32% | 9 | 69% |
| Women | 12 | 8 | 67% | 8 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 659 | 661 |
| SAT Math | 589 | 591 |
| SAT Writing | 659 | 661 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 57% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,450 |
| Room and board | $ 8,800 |
| Room charge | $ 1,935 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $56,430 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $52,029 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $50,031 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $52,477 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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