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Mission University

Springfield, MO · City · 381 students
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Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$21,383
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
41%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
42% typical
$38,641
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$39,245 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Formerly known as Baptist Bible College, Mission University in Springfield, Missouri, is a private Christian institution renowned for its historic legacy of preparing students for global missions and vocational ministry. Alongside foundational programs in pastoral leadership, biblical counseling, and intercultural studies, the university offers practical degrees in fields such as business administration, education, and criminal justice. The campus culture is tight-knit and deeply faith-focused, centered on regular chapel services, community outreach, and athletic competition as the Mission Patriots. Distinctive for its personalized faculty mentorship and strong emphasis on hands-on ministry training, Mission University uniquely equips students to integrate their Christian worldview into diverse career paths.


Wikipedia:Mission University (MU) is a private Baptist Bible college in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1950, MU focuses on training Christian professionals and ministers. It offers accredited associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.

Location
Springfield, MO, 65803-3498 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
162 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$16,950
Housing & food (on campus)$8,800
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$34,730
Average net price$21,383
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$16,950
Housing & food (on campus)$8,800
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$34,730
Average net price$21,383
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: mission.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Mission University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$16,400
Fees$1,750
Books & supplies$1,350
Personal expenses$4,265
Transportation$1,700
Total published by the school$34,730
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$22,017
$30–48k
$15,383
$48–75k
$18,064
$75–110k
$26,307
$110k+
$23,029
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
41%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
59%
Transferred
19%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
35% graduated · 17% transferred · 47% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$30,600
10 yrs after entry$38,641
Debt
Median at graduation$26,168
Monthly payment$277
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.9k
90th percentile$31,100
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 64%Women 36%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
7 : 1
Pell grant
56%
Family income
$51,313
Independent
13%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
8%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$30,600
After 10 yrs
$38,641
Bible/Biblical Studies13
Business Administration, Management and Operations10
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$449,665
Full-time faculty
45%
Faculty salary
$4,474/mo
Teaching spend
$3,499
per student
Federal loans
68%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — faith-related
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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