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Missouri Baptist University (MBU)
- One College Park Dr
- Saint Louis, MO 63141
- OPEID College Code: 00754000
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- General Phone: (877) 434-1115
- President: R Alton Lacey
- Website: www.mobap.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,598
- College Alias: MBU, MoBap

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Baptist
- Mission Statement
- 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 students' lives spiritually, intellectually, and professionally, and to preparing students to serve in a global and culturally diverse society.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MBU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mobap.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 208 | 224 | 432 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 148 (71%) | 165 (74%) | 313 (72%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 94 (64%) | 92 (56%) | 186 (59%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 15 | 8% |
| ACT ® Exam | 154 | 83% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 375 | 490 |
| SAT ® Math | 370 | 460 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MBU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 26% | 24% | 26% | 84% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,759 | $3,789 | $3,140 | $8,319 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Number in Default | 20 | 31 | 21 |
| Number in Repayment | 782 | 684 | 449 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $15,850 | $14,720 | $13,230 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,850 | $14,720 | $13,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,200 | $2,058 | $1,825 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,350 | $5,990 | $5,800 |
| Other Expenses | $7,990 | $7,474 | $7,025 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,300 | $7,766 | $7,100 |
| Other Expenses | $9,075 | $8,489 | $7,980 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $9,075 | $8,489 | $7,980 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,390 | $30,242 | $27,880 |
| Out of State | $32,390 | $30,242 | $27,880 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,425 | $33,033 | $30,135 |
| Out of State | $35,425 | $33,033 | $30,135 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $27,125 | $25,267 | $23,035 |
| Out of State | $27,125 | $25,267 | $23,035 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,598 Undergraduate: 3,406 Graduate: 1,192
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,671 Female: 2,927
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,347 Female: 2,059
- Graduate Gender Male: 324 Female: 868
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,490 Part-Time: 3,108
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,140 Part-Time: 2,266
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 350 Part-Time: 842
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 81 | 2% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.3% |
| Black | 227 | 5% |
| Asian | 50 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 0.8% |
| White | 3,616 | 79% |
| Unknown | 569 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2,103 | 46% |
| Ages 18-19 | 335 | 7% |
| Ages 20-21 | 398 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 403 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 437 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 264 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 221 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 273 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 92 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 67 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 366 | 196 | 170 |
| Faculty Status | 203 | 66 | 137 |
| Graduate Assistants | 10 | - | 10 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 203 | 66 | 137 |
| Primarily Instruction | 203 | 66 | 137 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 74 | 65 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 83 | 59 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 47 | 32 | 15 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 29 | 20 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,520 (57) | $44,597 (34) | $39,449 (23) |
| Professor | $51,921 (13) | $53,016 (11) | $45,898 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $46,156 (9) | $51,218 (4) | $42,107 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,383 (20) | $39,159 (9) | $39,566 (11) |
| Instructor | $36,373 (15) | $37,582 (10) | $33,955 (5) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,250 (9) | $44,586 (4) | $49,382 (5) |
| Professor | $63,110 (2) | $59,405 (1) | $66,815 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $41,200 (1) | $41,200 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,148 (5) | $38,870 (2) | $46,000 (3) |
| Instructor | $42,094 (1) | - (-) | $42,094 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,994 (66) | $43,743 (38) | $39,620 (28) |
| Professor | $51,883 (15) | $52,649 (12) | $48,821 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $44,912 (10) | $47,717 (5) | $42,107 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $38,567 (25) | $37,822 (11) | $39,153 (14) |
| Instructor | $36,252 (16) | $37,582 (10) | $34,036 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,771,634 | $1,710,483 | $1,061,151 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 340 | 211 | 129 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 340 | 211 | 129 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 53 | 24 | 29 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| Golf | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Lacrosse | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Soccer | 63 | 40 | 23 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Wrestling | 37 | 37 | - |
| Bowling | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $16,328 | $16,013 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,460 | $11,874 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 35 | 18 | 17 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Bowling | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 32% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 42% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 39% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
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