C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
65/100 · earnings-weighted

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Kansas City, Missouri 64118
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus, Kansas City, MO
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus, Kansas City, MO. Photo: SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
C
52/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
B
73/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,840
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
94%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,535
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,712
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,675
Median debt at graduation
48.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 63rd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Bible/Biblical Studies$42,567$44,420+-0%#21 of 35#16$21,000
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology$39,368————$7,733

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $272,686
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,285/mo — vs ~$542/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 64120 (14.0% cap, Kansas City)

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🏆 Where Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Bible/Biblical Studies
of 35 schools
#4
Missions/Missionary Studies
of 8 schools
#5
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
of 15 schools
#12
Divinity/Ministry
of 69 schools
#13
Theology/Theological Studies
of 57 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $10,020 $10,020
Room $4,880
Board $5,010
Total Cost (On-Campus) $26,178 $26,178

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
71%
Receive Pell Grants
58%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,840
Total Students
22%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Hispanic 6%
Black 3%
Asian 7%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%
Hybrid (Some Online) 11%
Fully Online 48%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an acceptance rate of 94%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Tuition at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is $10,020 for in-state students and $10,020 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The graduation rate at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary a good school?
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has a total enrollment of 3,840 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology