Missouri Baptist University (MBU)
1 College Park Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63141
MBU Description
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 providing educational services to the community.If you're looking for a dynamic college experience from one of the most affordable Christian universities in the Midwest, then look no further. MBU's independent, Christian stature means small classes, high standards, a moral fabric and academic excellence. Our belief that all students deserve the value of a faith-based education means you can afford MBU.
MBU offers undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate studies in more than forty specialized fields and nine degrees. So, whether you haven’t got a clue about what you’d like to study or have known for a while, MBU has the tools needed to prepare you to become a leader whatever field you choose.
And we’re here to help. At MBU, you’ll launch your college career by taking Collegiate Seminar, a one-credit course taught by MBU’s vice president for student development. The course is strategically designed to help students take essential steps towards choosing an academic discipline in response to a global perspective.
Events designed with resident students in mind fill the calendar and create a multitude of opportunities to interact with students on your hall, in your dorm, and across the campus. Both organized activities, or simply discovering St. Louis attractions with friends on your hall, are sure to become the daily routine.
Our spacious residence halls boast some of the largest room floor plans in the state. Each suite-style room is fully furnished with a bed, dresser and desk for each student, as well as a private bathroom. Wireless and high-speed Internet connections, digital cable, computer labs and FREE laundry facilities. And with classes just a short walk away, you’ll find that living on campus is as convenient as it is exciting.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Baptist
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$17,860
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,860
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
4,692
MBU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 3,210
- Freshman Class
- 223
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 4,692
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 68%
- Graduate
- 32%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 98%
- Part-Time
- 2%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 49%
- Men
- 51%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 80%
- Latino
- 1%
- Other
- 13%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%