Missouri Baptist University

www.mobap.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,076

4.04% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,356

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.28%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

61.8%

699 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,983

29.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.4%

94 Graduates

About

Missouri Baptist University is a higher education institution located in St. Louis County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Missouri Baptist University were General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees awarded), School Counseling & Guidance Services (45 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (33 degrees).

In 2021, 746 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Missouri Baptist University. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (610 degrees), 9.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Missouri Baptist University is $29,076, which is $5,892 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Missouri Baptist University is $29,076, which is $5,892 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,356.

In 2021, 34% of undergraduate students attending Missouri Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,076

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Missouri Baptist University was $29,076. The cost of tuition at Missouri Baptist University is $5,892 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Missouri Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,356

2021 Value

3.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Missouri Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,356. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Missouri Baptist University grew by 3.76%.

This chart compares the average net price of Missouri Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,168

Room and Board

$1,298

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Missouri Baptist University was of $9,168 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.63% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,298. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Missouri Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Missouri Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.11% with respect to 2020, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Missouri Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.28%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri Baptist University was 1.28%, which represents 12 out of the 937 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Missouri Baptist University received 699 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.63% annual growth. Out of those 699 applicants, 432 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.8% acceptance rate.

There were 4,983 students enrolled at Missouri Baptist University in 2021. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Missouri Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 54.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

432

Accepted Out of 699

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Missouri Baptist University was 61.8% (432 admissions from 699 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 64.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.63%, while admissions declined by −12.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Missouri Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Missouri Baptist University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Missouri Baptist University had a total enrollment of 4,983 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Missouri Baptist University is 1,467 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,516. This means that 29.4% of students enrolled at Missouri Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Missouri Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.2% White, 7.71% Black or African American, 2.05% Two or More Races, 1.87% Asian, 1.73% Hispanic or Latino, 0.803% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Missouri Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.6%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Black or African American Male (9.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.8%), followed by White Male (16.8%) and Black or African American Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Missouri Baptist University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,983 students. The full-time enrollment at Missouri Baptist University is 1,467 and the part-time enrollment is 3,516. This means that 29.4% of students enrolled at Missouri Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Missouri Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Missouri Baptist University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Missouri Baptist University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Missouri Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,749 enrolled students
Black or African American
384 enrolled students
Two or More Races
102 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Missouri Baptist University is 75.2% White, 7.71% Black or African American, 2.05% Two or More Races, 1.87% Asian, 1.73% Hispanic or Latino, 0.803% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 445 students (8.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 242 more women than men received degrees from Missouri Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Missouri Baptist University is white (610 degrees awarded). There were 9.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Missouri Baptist University is General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees awarded), followed by School Counseling & Guidance Services (45 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (33 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Missouri Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (253 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri Baptist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,785,669 people), Accountants & auditors (1,054,404 people), Other managers (751,130 people), Financial managers (486,488 people), and Secondary school teachers (475,384 people).

The most specialized majors at Missouri Baptist University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (253 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (11 degrees), Protective Services (34 degrees), and Business (174 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri Baptist University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Missouri Baptist University are EDUCATION. (253 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (11 degrees), Protective Services (34 degrees), and Business (174 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,142,190 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (545,451 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (510,586 people), Banking & related activities (506,314 people), and Computer Systems Design (501,865 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Missouri Baptist University.

Most Common (2021)

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
48 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
31 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Missouri Baptist University was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Missouri Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

252

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

494

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 252 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri Baptist University, which is 0.51 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (494).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Missouri Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri Baptist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.83 times less than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri Baptist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.21 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% of students graduating from Missouri Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Missouri Baptist University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.19% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
610 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Missouri Baptist University is white (610 degrees awarded). There were 9.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

1.74% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
428 degrees awarded
White Male
182 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Missouri Baptist University is white female (428 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (182 degrees).

Operations

Missouri Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.63M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.22M (91.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Missouri Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 34.6M. Missouri Baptist University employs 39 Assistant professors, 14 Professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at Missouri Baptist University are Female Assistant professor (24), Male Assistant professor (15), and Male Professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri Baptist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Endowment

$4.63M

2021 Endowment

10.2%

growth from 2020

Missouri Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $4.63M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Missouri Baptist University grew 10.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Missouri Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.9M

2021 Salaries

1.2%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Missouri Baptist University paid a median of $14.9M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($34.6M) and a 1.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.19M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Missouri Baptist University paid a total of $4.19M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Missouri Baptist University were Assistant professor with 39 employees, Professor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Missouri Baptist University was Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, Male Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Male Professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Missouri Baptist University.