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Missouri Baptist University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT Range12 to 18
Average GPA3.38
Acceptance Rate68.6%

Missouri Baptist’s 68.6% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for many students, but the bigger question is whether your academic profile matches the students who thrive there. Since the school is test-optional, send an ACT only if it is around 18 or higher, and keep your GPA close to or above 3.38.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Missouri Baptist University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Missouri Baptist University enrolls 4,958 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Missouri Baptist has a freshman retention rate of 65% and a 6-year graduation rate of 46%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

St. Louis, MO

Undergrad Enrollment4,958
Freshman Retention65%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1
Graduation Rate46%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Missouri Baptist University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Missouri Baptist, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, especially if superscoring could help, and confirm the Regular Decision deadline before counting on a late fall score.

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What you'll actually pay

Missouri Baptist is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $34,612, and 55% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $10,985, which can help lower the net cost for eligible students.

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Tuition and Fees$34,612
Room and Board$11,398
Average Merit Award$10,985
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid55%
Average Aid Package$27,090
Average Debt at Grad$26,978

Missouri Baptist’s estimated direct cost is $46,010, including $34,612 in tuition and fees and $11,398 for room and board. About 55% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $27,090, which can significantly reduce what families pay. The average merit award is $10,985. Graduates leave with an average debt of $26,978.

Student life at Missouri Baptist University

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Housing

27% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Men only
Women only
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.

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