More selective than 73% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MBU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
MBU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MBU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 12 | 18 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MBU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | — | — | 12–18 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 470–560 | 440–610 | 14–19 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MBU compared with other Missouri colleges?
MBU has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Drury University | 58% | 62% | $20,831 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
| 10 | Southwest Baptist University | 68% | 55% | $21,677 |
| 11 | Missouri Baptist University | 69% | 48% | $27,006 |
| 12 | Cottey College | 69% | 56% | $13,805 |
| 13 | Missouri Valley College | 69% | 22% | $18,086 |
| 14 | Rockhurst University | 70% | 75% | $25,884 |
| 15 | William Woods University | 71% | 47% | $26,569 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at MBU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MBU admissions questions
What is the MBU acceptance rate?
Missouri Baptist University accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 766 of 1,195 applicants were admitted.
Does MBU require the SAT or ACT?
Missouri Baptist University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at MBU?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (264 of 766).
Is MBU getting harder to get into?
Missouri Baptist University accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Missouri Baptist University overview