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Missouri Baptist University

#1354 in US ranking Saint Louis, MO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$52,617
Tuition & fees
$34,612
Avg. aid
$17,805
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
69%
Avg. SAT
990
ACT range
12–18

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Median salary
$42,949
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Missouri Baptist University?

Missouri Baptist University reports a 46% six-year graduation rate and a 31% four-year rate in the cited IPEDS figures. These rates describe defined entering cohorts over different periods; they are not predictions of what will happen to a particular student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 65%, measuring the share of a specified entering group that returned the following fall. An additional overall graduation figure of 48% uses a different reporting measure and should not be substituted for the six-year rate. Federal cohort-based graduation measures also do not describe every transfer, part-time or returning student's path.

For an applicant, the practical issue is time to degree. Taking longer than planned can increase living expenses and, depending on aid eligibility, borrowing. A degree plan showing required course sequences and likely graduation timing offers more personal guidance than an institution-wide rate alone.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Missouri Baptist University?

Reported program earnings for Missouri Baptist University vary by field and should be read as early-career observations, not salary promises. College Scorecard figures identify earnings approximately one year after completion for students included in a particular federal-data measure; they do not represent every graduate or every job.

Among fields with reported figures, accounting is listed at $44,184, criminal justice at $33,475 and business administration at $31,643. Psychology is listed at $30,423. These figures should not be interpreted as a controlled comparison between majors: graduates can differ in location, occupation, prior experience and further education.

Career support is a separate consideration from earnings outcomes. Reported MBU services include individual career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer recruiting and alumni networking. Students can use those services while still checking internship requirements and employment prospects for their particular field.

Missouri Baptist University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
48%
4-year graduation
31%
6-year graduation
46%

Missouri Baptist University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
65%
First-year retention, part-time students
30%
Employed 1 year after graduation
96%

Missouri Baptist University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$42,949
4 years after graduation
$52,550
5 years after graduation
$50,587
7 years after graduation
$53,309
10 years after starting college
$49,360

Alumni Salary for Missouri Baptist University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$44,184

Behavioral Sciences

$25,428

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$31,643

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$33,475

Human Services, General

$30,127

Psychology, General

$30,423

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

$25,801

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$31,152

Missouri Baptist University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

323769

Education

561066

Health Professions and Related Programs

48957

Psychology

261036

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

16622

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

101020

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

61420

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

10717

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

9312

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

459

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

86995

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

241741

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

32335

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

101121

Health Professions and Related Programs

16521

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

044

Theology and Religious Vocations

011

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

16319

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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