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Kansas City, Missouri 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 religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 32% of them (as of 2005).
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has 645 enrolled students (as of 2005). 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
Admissions Phone: (800) 944-6287
Financial Aid Phone: (816) 414-3733
http://www.mbts.edu
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 84 | ministry, theology, religious education, theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling, theology and religious vocations, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | Biblical languages |
Number of programs and degrees for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 42 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 17 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 645 students (467 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 44% |
| Part-Time | 56% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 26% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| First Professional | 39% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 83% |
| Texas | 17% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 149 of its 467 (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 | 47 | 15 | 32% | 9 | 60% |
| Men | 39 | 12 | 31% | 9 | 75% |
| Women | 8 | 3 | 38% | 0 | 0% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 944-6287
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,300 |
| Room and board | $ 7,500 |
| Room charge | $ 1,854 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (816) 414-3733
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $45,317 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $40,603 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $39,567 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $41,391 | 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
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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