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94.3%Acceptance
$9,400Tuition
791Students
70%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$50,535Earnings
#17 in MissouriPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindOtherData: 2023-24Southern Baptist

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
57.7%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
70.0%
Retention Rate
64.5%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$50,535
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,675
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Loan Repayment Rate
61.2%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$166/mo

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies. Master $48,823 $27,450
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. Bachelor $20,140 $7,733

Outcomes Overview

Graduates earn a median of $50,535 ten years after finishing, which puts their debt-to-earnings ratio at a reasonable 31%. Monthly loan payments of $166 consume about 4% of typical graduate income, well below the 10% threshold that signals financial stress. Most graduates enter ministry, church leadership, or religious education roles where salaries tend to be modest but stable. The 92.5% employment rate reflects strong demand for trained religious leaders, though the 61% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with payments early in their careers when starting salaries are lower. Given the specialized training and clear career path into ministry, this represents an average return on investment for students committed to religious vocations.