Missouri Baptist University Acceptance Rate
Saint Louis, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,195
- Admitted
- 766
- Yield
- 34.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Missouri Baptist University's acceptance rate has risen from 60.2% in 2014–15 to 64.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 865 to 1,195 (+38%) over that period.
Its 64.1% rate makes Missouri Baptist University more selective than about 70% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 69%.
Missouri Baptist University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 34.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 865 | 521 | 60.2% | 221 |
| 2015–16 | 900 | 517 | 57.4% | 262 |
| 2016–17 | 1,000 | 512 | 51.2% | 286 |
| 2017–18 | 1,000 | 545 | 54.5% | 283 |
| 2018–19 | 807 | 422 | 52.3% | 255 |
| 2019–20 | 865 | 528 | 61% | 291 |
| 2020–21 | 765 | 496 | 64.8% | 249 |
| 2021–22 | 699 | 432 | 61.8% | 236 |
| 2022–23 | 1,055 | 748 | 70.9% | 317 |
| 2023–24 | 1,195 | 766 | 64.1% | 264 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 572 | 367 | 64.2% |
| Men | 622 | 398 | 64% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–560 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 440–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–19 | 7% |
How Missouri Baptist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Missouri Baptist University's acceptance rate?
Missouri Baptist University's acceptance rate is 64.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (766 admitted of 1,195 applicants).
Is Missouri Baptist University test optional?
Missouri Baptist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Missouri Baptist University?
Missouri Baptist University received 1,195 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 766.
What SAT score do you need for Missouri Baptist University?
Admitted students at Missouri Baptist University typically scored 470–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Missouri Baptist University getting harder to get into?
Missouri Baptist University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.2% in 2014–15 to 64.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mobap.edu/.