Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Founded by the Southern Baptist Convention, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Christian institution in Kansas City, Missouri, training students for ministry. All of Midwestern’s undergraduate programs are held at the seminary’s Spurgeon College and Midwestern offers 10 bachelor’s degrees in subjects such as Worship Ministry and Biblical Studies. Midwestern also encourages students to get involved with bi-weekly chapel services through the chapel band and choir as well as forum Q&A sessions with chapel speakers. Student ministry further extends beyond campus through the seminary’s door-to-door evangelistic teams.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Southern Baptist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
35%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1120
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,772
Total Number of Undergrads
1,009
Classroom Sizes
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
41%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,020 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,020 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,310 |
| Books and Supplies | $1004 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,774
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,430
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,645
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
27%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,606
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NCCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
What Students Are Saying
Caring Christian Community of people, that takes pleasure in the spiritual and educational success of their students.
Warm loving educational experience. Family
Warm loving educational experience. Family
Angela from Kansas City , MO
Midwestern seminary is a great school for prospective ministry students. They are completely focused on equipping you with the tools and knowledge you need for the ministry. The professors are phenomenal and help you in any way you can think and are always good to just talk to. overall 9.5/10
Elijah from Union City, TN
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