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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 240
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Midwestern Baptist Seminary is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Midwestern Baptist Seminary is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Midwestern Baptist Seminary is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Missouri is 16-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Midwestern Baptist Seminary boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,410

Cost of attendance at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,410

Cost of attendance at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 53 of freshman students at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary received on average $5,166 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,166
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 17 43% $5,288 $89,888
Other Federal Grant 18 45% $5,263 $94,738
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 11 28% $1,250 $13,750
Total Grant & Scholarships 21 53% $5,166 $108,488

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students is 51.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.0%.

51.5%

  • white 53.3% 16 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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