Conception Seminary College
Conception, MO 64433-0502
About Conception Seminary College
Conception Seminary College is a private university in Conception, Missouri, enrolling about 40 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 31.82% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,852 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 1.8×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 75.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,852.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conception Seminary College | $27,244 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $30,216 | — | 1,451 |
| Missouri (state median) | $15,054 | $13,218 | 81 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,573 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Conception Seminary College really?
Key findings
- Conception Seminary College charges 10% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($27,244).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 1.8×.
Conception Seminary College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $27,244
Finding Conception Seminary College charges 10% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $27,244. That is 10% below the national private non-profit median ($30,216). Versus the Missouri median ($15,054), sticker tuition is about 1.8×. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is about 2.2×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Conception Seminary College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Conception Seminary College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Conception Seminary College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$27,244
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $22,728 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $30,053 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,724 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $108,976. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Conception Seminary College is known for
Top program completions
- Philosophy3
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other2
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
- Midpoint ACT: 21
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Conception Seminary College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Conception Seminary College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Conception Seminary College.
Campus
Location
Conception, MO
City / state
- ZIP
- 64433-0502
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
40
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 68
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 15.87%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Conception Seminary College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Conception Seminary College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Conception Seminary College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,436 | $18,436 | $27,549 |
| 2014 | $19,530 | $19,530 | $28,916 |
| 2015 | $20,304 | $20,304 | $27,422 |
| 2016 | $20,706 | $20,706 | $28,157 |
| 2017 | $21,526 | $21,526 | $30,889 |
| 2018 | $22,379 | $22,379 | $27,244 |
| 2019 | $22,873 | $22,873 | $34,801 |
| 2020 | $22,873 | $22,873 | $34,460 |
| 2021 | $23,325 | $23,325 | $30,107 |
| 2022 | $24,248 | $24,248 | — |
| 2023 | $25,208 | $25,208 | $33,216 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Midpoint 21 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Conception Seminary College reported total enrollment of about 40 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 100% male and 0% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.0%), Hispanic or Latino (27.5%), and Black or African American (5.0%). About 15.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Conception Seminary College in 2024 is 40 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 68 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
75.00% 100% Completion Time
75.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 75.00% of students graduating from Conception Seminary College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Philosophy: 100% male / 0% female
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Conception Seminary College graduates earn a median of $54,852 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Conception Seminary College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $54,852.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Conception Seminary College graduates report median earnings of $54,852 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Conception Seminary College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Conception Seminary College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Conception Seminary College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$8.4M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Missouri median 0.24× the median ($35.2M)
- Plains median 0.35× the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 0.32× the median ($26.4M)
- Missouri median 21× the median ($15,167)
- Plains median 21× the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 27× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,187
- Missouri median 0.76× the median ($6,803)
- Plains median 0.72× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 0.68× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,283
- Missouri median 2.2× the median ($7,371)
- Plains median 2.0× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 2.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Conception Seminary College at a glance
Conception Seminary College
Conception Seminary College is a private non-profit institution in Conception, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- PhilosophyPhilosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian65.0%Hispanic or Latino27.5%Black or African American5.0%
Schools near Conception Seminary College
Other campuses in Conception, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Conception Seminary College located?
Conception Seminary College is located in Conception, MO.
What is Conception Seminary College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Conception Seminary College is 31.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8 applicants and 8 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Conception Seminary College's tuition?
Conception Seminary College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $27,244 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does Conception Seminary College cost?
Reported tuition is $27,244 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,214 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Conception Seminary College?
Conception Seminary College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 68 students, White (65.0%), Hispanic or Latino (27.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Conception Seminary College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Conception Seminary College reports midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Conception Seminary College earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $54,852 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Conception Seminary College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Conception Seminary College public or private?
Conception Seminary College is a private nonprofit institution located in Conception, MO.
Is Conception Seminary College an HBCU?
No. Conception Seminary College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Conception Seminary College a tribal college?
No. Conception Seminary College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Conception Seminary College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Conception Seminary College: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.