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Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $27,006 a year

Median debt at graduation: $22,500 (all students)

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Missouri Baptist University is a university in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its Spiritual Life Office runs a weekly Thursday chapel, service days and mission trips, and a Theological Studies major is offered.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Chapel is a central event of MBU, meeting each Thursday throughout the semester.”

    Source: mobap.edu

  • “The Spiritual Life Office seeks to equip students to bring about societal change by modeling servant leadership and equipping students to serve in a variety of contexts.”

    Source: mobap.edu

  • “We desire to see students, faculty, and staff serving in their communities and around the world for the glory of God and the good of others.”

    Source: mobap.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

To earn CLP credit, students must attend Chapel in person and record attendance through the iAttended app.

Source: mobap.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets every Thursday from 11 to 11:50 a.m. during the semester.

Source: mobap.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The Spiritual Life Office encourages service in communities and around the world, and the university offers mission trips.

Source: mobap.edu

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
45 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.48%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 910 · ACT 15
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$4,969

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (Two named staff on the Spiritual Life team.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (Chapel once a week (Thursdays).)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Encouraged or partly required (Attendance counts toward Community Life Program credit.)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Part-time (A campus minister is named.)
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (Value shown is the 'Some' label.)
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (Value shown is the 'Some' label; mission trips reach throughout the world.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
DWorship and chapel: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

43 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel once a week (Thursdays).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. every Thursday.”
      Chapel meets once a week on Thursdays at 11 a.m.
      “Chapel is a central event of MBU, meeting each Thursday throughout the semester.”
      Chapel meets each Thursday during the semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Attendance counts toward Community Life Program credit.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In order to earn CLP credit, students must attend Chapel in person and record attendance through the iAttended App.”
      Students must attend chapel in person to earn Community Life Program credit.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (A campus minister is named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dr. Eric Reeves Campus MinisterCollege of Arts & Humanities”
      A campus minister is listed on the Spiritual Life team.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theological Studies - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/majors-programs/theological-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Theological Studies Bachelor’s Requirements”
      A Theological Studies bachelor's major is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two named staff on the Spiritual Life team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dr. Aaron Lumpkin Vice President for Spiritual Formation”
      The Vice President for Spiritual Formation leads the Office of Spiritual Life.
      “Dr. Eric Reeves Campus MinisterCollege of Arts & Humanities”
      A campus minister is listed on the Spiritual Life team.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dr. Aaron Lumpkin Vice President for Spiritual Formation”
      The Vice President for Spiritual Formation leads the Office of Spiritual Life.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

77 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Service - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/service · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Spiritual Life Office seeks to equip students to bring about societal change by modeling servant leadership and equipping students to serve in a variety of contexts.”
      The Spiritual Life Office equips students to serve in their communities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Value shown is the 'Some' label.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our students have the opportunity to spread the Word of God throughout all nations with our mission trips.”
      Students have the opportunity to join mission trips.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Value shown is the 'Some' label; mission trips reach throughout the world.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our students have the opportunity to spread the Word of God throughout all nations with our mission trips.”
      Students have the opportunity to join mission trips.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Service - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/service · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We desire to see students, faculty, and staff serving in their communities and around the world for the glory of God and the good of others.”
      Service is framed as serving for the glory of God and the good of others.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets weekly on Thursdays, and attendance is tied to Community Life Program credit.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. every Thursday.”
      Chapel meets once a week on Thursdays at 11 a.m.
      “In order to earn CLP credit, students must attend Chapel in person and record attendance through the iAttended App.”
      Students must attend chapel in person to earn Community Life Program credit.
  • The Spiritual Life Office runs service days and mission trips, and says service is for the glory of God and the good of others.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/service · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We desire to see students, faculty, and staff serving in their communities and around the world for the glory of God and the good of others.”
      Service is framed as serving for the glory of God and the good of others.
    2. Missions - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our students have the opportunity to spread the Word of God throughout all nations with our mission trips.”
      Students have the opportunity to join mission trips.

Concerns

  • The Spiritual Life team lists two named staff members.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dr. Aaron Lumpkin Vice President for Spiritual Formation”
      The Vice President for Spiritual Formation leads the Office of Spiritual Life.
      “Dr. Eric Reeves Campus MinisterCollege of Arts & Humanities”
      A campus minister is listed on the Spiritual Life team.

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Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Spiritual Life - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Dr. Aaron Lumpkin Vice President for Spiritual Formation”
    The Vice President for Spiritual Formation leads the Office of Spiritual Life.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Thursday11:00 AMChapel (location not stated on the page) · Chapel runs 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. during the semester.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Chapel - Missouri Baptist Universitymobap.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel is from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. every Thursday.”
    Chapel meets once a week on Thursdays at 11 a.m.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$21,808
$30,001–$48,000$24,022
$48,001–$75,000$25,332
$75,001–$110,000$29,678
Over $110,000$29,420

Full cost of attendance before aid: $49,257 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
4,889
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 45% · Women 55%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
36%
Total students5,641
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$27,006
Cost of attendance (per year)$49,257
Median federal debt at graduation$22,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
48%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
47%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
45%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
51%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$46,660
Admission rate69%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$35
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $995 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants11%
Admitted students’ middle range:ACT 12–18
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT910
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite12–18
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 38 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Health administration$64,348
Accounting$60,232
Biology$57,292
Business administration$57,029
Kinesiology and exercise science$54,904
Criminal justice$52,689
Liberal arts$47,210
Behavioral Sciences$44,069
Human services$41,036
Psychology$39,251
Special education$36,929
Teacher education$36,820
Education (general)$35,906

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Arts management, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Communication studies, Computing and information science, English, Family and human development, Health sciences, History, Interdisciplinary studies, Journalism, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Other theology and religious vocations, Pre-health, Public relations, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Secondary education, Social sciences, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business19%
Education18%
Health professions16%
Psychology10%
Interdisciplinary studies6%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates13%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older7%
On-campus room and board (per year)$15,134
SportsNAIA · American Midwest Conference
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member15 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$1,550IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 8% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceSt. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)About 9 miles away · about 20 minutes by car
Town population288,512Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreSt. LouisAbout 12 miles away · about 20 minutes by car
Typical weather31°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from St Charles 7 Ssw, MO, about 4 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.180.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Missouri Baptist University a Christian college?
Yes. Missouri Baptist University is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Missouri Baptist University?
Chapel is listed at Chapel (location not stated on the page). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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