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St. Louis, Missouri is home to Missouri Baptist University. St. Louis is a large suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a Baptist school. Missouri Baptist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Missouri Baptist University attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 52% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 415 and 510. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Missouri Baptist University has broad appeal.
The school has 4,460 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Missouri Baptist University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the American Midwest Conference. Missouri Baptist University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Missouri Baptist University is an evangelical Christian, liberal arts institution and has as its purpose the offering of programs of study leading to professional certificates, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees in an environment where academic excellence is emphasized and a Biblically based Christian perspective is maintained. The University is committed to enriching its studentsÆ lives spiritually, intellectually, and professionally, and to providing educational services to the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Missouri Baptist University
One College Park Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63141-8698
General Phone: (314) 434-1115
Admissions Phone: (877) 392-2290
Financial Aid Phone: (314) 392-2366
http://www.mobap.edu
Missouri Baptist University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 269 | school counseling, teacher education, elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, secondary school administration, physical education teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 58 | business management, accounting, marketing, operations management, business administration, organizational behavior |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | Christian studies, religious education, religious music, theology and religious vocations |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | English, social services, history, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 12 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 9 | biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | human services, child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 2 | registered nursing |
| Music | 1 | music, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Missouri Baptist University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 255 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 191 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 3 |
In 2005, Missouri Baptist University had a total enrollment of 4,460 students (2,620 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 39% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 69% |
| Foreign countries | 13% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| American Samoa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Missouri Baptist University offers campus housing for 239 of its 2,620 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 551 | 288 | 52% | 221 | 77% |
| Men | 259 | 141 | 54% | 120 | 85% |
| Women | 292 | 147 | 50% | 101 | 69% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 415 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
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 | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (877) 392-2290
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,230 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,230 |
| Room and board | $ 5,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,825 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,025 |
Financial Aid:
Missouri Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 754000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (314) 392-2366
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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $53,213 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $41,942 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $50,967 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $41,577 | 9 | $39,797 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $36,984 | 4 | $31,786 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $41,539 | 16 | $38,063 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Midwest Conference |
| Track | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 245 | 164 | 409 |
| Basketball | 42 | 57 | 99 |
| Baseball | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| All Other Sports | 159 | 107 | 266 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Missouri Baptist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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