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Moderately selectiveReviewed for the 2026-2027 cycle

Missouri Baptist University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Missouri Baptist University, a private college in Missouri, reports a 69% acceptance rate and sits in the moderately selective band. In practice that means it admits more applicants than it rejects, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Your odds at Missouri Baptist University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Missouri Baptist University weighs, where it ranks among Missouri schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
69%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Saint Louis, MO
Average net price
$27,006
per year after aid

What do students study at Missouri Baptist University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 69 (18.9%)Education · 66 (18.1%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 57 (15.6%)Psychology · 36 (9.9%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 22 (6%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 20 (5.5%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 20 (5.5%)Liberal Arts and General Studies · 17 (4.7%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 12 (3.3%)

Will I get into Missouri Baptist University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Missouri Baptist University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Missouri Baptist University?

Your odds at Missouri Baptist University are not the same as its 69% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Missouri Baptist University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Missouri Baptist University hard to get into?

Missouri Baptist University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 69% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Missouri Baptist University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Missouri Baptist University, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Missouri Baptist University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Missouri Baptist University?

Missouri Baptist University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Missouri Baptist University.

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Your chances at Missouri Baptist University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Missouri Baptist University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Missouri Baptist University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1060 SAT?

About 86% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1060 SAT, the middle of Missouri Baptist University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1120 SAT comes out near 96%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Missouri Baptist University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 99025th pctSAT 1060middleSAT 112075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.530%Target42%Target52%Likely30%Target
2.857%Likely68%Likely76%Safety62%Likely
3.179%Safety86%Safety90%Safety85%Safety
3.492%Safety95%Safety96%Safety96%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/missouri-baptist-university.

How to get into Missouri Baptist University

Built from Missouri Baptist University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

There is no formula that guarantees a spot at Missouri Baptist University, but the applicants who get in tend to do the same four things. Here is what the numbers say each one looks like.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Missouri Baptist University carries about a 3.24 core GPA and a 1070 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Missouri Baptist University weighs

Missouri Baptist University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and recommendations highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: recommenders who have seen you work, and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Missouri Baptist University's exact dates at www.mobap.edu.

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How many students apply to Missouri Baptist University, and how many get in?

Missouri Baptist University admitted 766 of the 1,195 students who applied for fall 2023, which works out to 64.1%. 264 enrolled. Only about 34% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Missouri Baptist University enrolls about 1,488 undergraduates in total, 55% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Applied
1,195
fall 2023
Admitted
766
64.1% of applicants
Enrolled
264
34% yield
Undergraduates
1,488
Saint Louis, large suburb

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Missouri Baptist University?

On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 12 to 18. Missouri Baptist University is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

ACT middle 50%
12-18
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Missouri Baptist University looks for

What Missouri Baptist University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Missouri Baptist University are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and recommendations. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Missouri Baptist University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Recommendations
Important
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Important
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Missouri Baptist University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Missouri Baptist University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
Colleges for a 1120 SAT →Colleges for a 22 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Missouri Baptist University cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at Missouri Baptist University (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $49,257 a year. Tuition and fees alone are $34,612. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,006 a year, and it ranges from $21,808 for families earning under $30,000 to $29,420 for families earning over $110,000. 11% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$49,257
per year, before aid
Average net price
$27,006
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
11%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$21,808
$30k to $48k$24,022
$48k to $75k$25,332
$75k to $110k$29,678
Over $110k$29,420

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Missouri Baptist University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for Missouri Baptist University students ten years after entry are $46,660 ($38,997 at the six-year mark). 48% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $22,500; 19% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$46,660
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
48%
within six years
Retention
65%
return for year two
Median debt
$22,500
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Missouri Baptist University compares in Missouri

Missouri Baptist University ranks #15 most selective of 35 schools in Missouri in our database.

Among the 35 Missouri schools we track, Missouri Baptist University ranks #15 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Washington University in St. Louis (12%) and College of the Ozarks (12%) sit nearby, which makes Missouri a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Washington University in St. Louis
12%acceptance · MO
College of the Ozarks
12%acceptance · MO
William Jewell College
38%acceptance · MO
Harris-Stowe State University
50%acceptance · MO
Lindenwood University
57%acceptance · MO
Drury University
58%acceptance · MO
Missouri-St. Louis
63%acceptance · MO
Central Missouri
64%acceptance · MO
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Similar to Missouri Baptist University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Missouri Baptist University often weigh Mercer University, Chowan University, and Gordon College, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Mercer University
69%acceptance · GA
Chowan University
69%acceptance · NC
Gordon College
69%acceptance · MA
Ithaca College
69%acceptance · NY
North Park University
69%acceptance · IL
Trevecca Nazarene University
69%acceptance · TN

Frequently asked questions

What is Missouri Baptist University's acceptance rate?

Missouri Baptist University admitted 766 of 1,195 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 64.1% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 34% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Missouri Baptist University test-optional?

Yes. Missouri Baptist University reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Missouri Baptist University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Missouri Baptist University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $27,006 a year against a sticker price of about $49,257. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $21,808 on average.

What do Missouri Baptist University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Missouri Baptist University are $46,660 a year among students who received federal aid, and 48% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Missouri Baptist University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Missouri Baptist University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and recommendations most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Missouri Baptist University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Missouri Baptist University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Missouri Baptist University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Missouri Baptist University specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Missouri Baptist University?

Missouri Baptist University reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.