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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. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has broad appeal.
The school has 735 enrolled students (as of 2007). 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 | 71 | ministry, theology, pre-ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations, religious education, bible studies, religious music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | patient counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | Biblical languages |
Number of programs and degrees for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 29 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 21 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2007, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 735 students (568 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 83% |
| Women | 17% |
| Full-Time | 72% |
| Part-Time | 28% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 36% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 37% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
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 568 (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 | 24 | 22 | 92% | 18 | 82% |
| Men | 21 | 19 | 90% | 15 | 79% |
| Women | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,800 |
| Room and board | $ 7,500 |
| Room charge | $ 1,854 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 501 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $49,576 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $45,048 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $48,964 | 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)
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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