Cheapest Bible/Biblical Studies Colleges in Missouri

College of the Ozarks stands out among Missouri Bible programs with a net cost of just $7,669, nearly $5,200 less than the next cheapest option. This remarkable affordability comes despite the school's selective 21% acceptance rate, making it one of the most competitive programs on the list. Missouri's faith-based education sector serves the state's strong agricultural and rural communities, where church leadership and ministry roles remain central to community life. Graduates from these programs earn between $21,964 and $28,443 annually, with Ozark Christian College leading in post-graduation earnings at $28,443 despite a mid-range net cost of $17,931.

Programs

$7,669 – $25,477

Net Price Range

$25,204

Avg. Program Earnings

54.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

10 Bible/Biblical Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, Missouri	$7,669	$21,290	61.3%	21.1%
2	Calvary University Kansas City, Missouri	$12,860	$13,692	52.6%	63.2%
3	Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, Missouri	$13,866	$11,200	40.9%
4	Ozark Christian College Joplin, Missouri	$17,931	$15,550	67.9%	94.4%
5	Evangel University Springfield, Missouri	$18,705	$27,192	64.8%	67.9%
6	Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, Missouri	$21,082	$28,320	51.2%	99.6%
7	Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, Missouri	$21,123	$26,880	44.3%	67.1%
8	Mission University Springfield, Missouri	$21,887	$16,230	38.2%
9	Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City, Missouri	$25,140	$9,400	70.0%	94.3%
10	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, Missouri	$25,477	$27,140	52.5%	97.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes College of the Ozarks so affordable compared to other Bible programs?

College of the Ozarks requires students to work on campus in exchange for tuition, resulting in a net cost of $7,669 versus the state average of $18,000. The school maintains high academic standards with only 21% of applicants accepted, making it both the most affordable and most selective program in Missouri.

How do graduation rates vary among Missouri's cheapest Bible programs?

Graduation rates range from 38% at Mission University to 70% at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ozark Christian College achieves a strong 67% graduation rate while maintaining the highest graduate earnings at $28,443 annually.

Is there a connection between program cost and graduate earnings?

The data shows no clear correlation between cost and earnings potential. Calvary University has the second-lowest net cost at $12,860 but produces graduates earning $21,964, while Ozark Christian College costs $17,931 but leads in earnings at $28,443.

Where do most of these affordable Bible programs accept students?

Seven of the ten schools accept over 60% of applicants, with Southwest Baptist University and Central Methodist University accepting nearly all applicants at 99% and 97% respectively. Only College of the Ozarks maintains highly selective admissions at 21%.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.