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Maranatha Baptist University
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  • 4 Year
  • WATERTOWN, WI

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade C
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade C
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A

About

745 WEST MAIN ST
WATERTOWN, WI 53094
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Independent Midwest Region
From Maranatha Baptist University

Go. Serve. Lead.

Maranatha Baptist University was founded in 1968 as a private Christian college in Watertown, Wisconsin. For over 50 years, MBU has offered a regionally accredited liberal and fine arts education, encouraging students to live “to the praise of His glory” (Eph. 1:12).

• associate + bachelor’s + master’s degrees

• 40+ undergraduate programs

• 11 graduate degrees + certificates

• on-campus + online courses

• scholarships + financial aid

• dual enrollment + dual degrees

*Online programs rank #1 in private WI universities and #24 in U.S. private universities.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

MBU students can strengthen their relationship with God through dorm devotions, small group Bible study, chapel services, and conversations with Christian friends and professors.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

• NCCAA Division II + NCAA Division III Athletics

• Vocal + Instrumental Music Groups

• Dramatic Productions + Musicals

• Academic Internships

• Local Outreach + Mission Trips

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Maranatha Baptist University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Range
930-1230
ACT Range
20-27
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No

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Cost

Net Price
$20,542 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,672 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 31 responses
71%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 42 responses
71%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 42 responses

Majors

The MBU Dual Enrollment Difference is Real!

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Discover the difference MBU dual enrollment can make for you—with affordable, time-saving classes taught from a biblical worldview. Save 60% as a high school junior or senior. Take one class or complete a full year of college work. Experience quality online classes, positive interaction with professors, and the opportunity to save nearly $15,000 on one year of college. Explore start dates now.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
4
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    12%
  • On Campus
    58%
  • Online
    29%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
482 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
336
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
52%
Varsity Athletes
28%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 29 responses
  • Focused; desires to make an impact on the world.
    62%
  • Controlled
    17%
  • Open arms
    7%
  • Outgoing
    7%
  • Brainwashed
    3%
  • Stressed
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
89%
Poll
76%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 42 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 53 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 34 responses
  • Equipping leaders to serve God.
    53%
  • Encouraging
    15%
  • Cult like. Dont go here.
    9%
  • Awesome
    6%
  • Focused
    3%
  • Pharisaically cruel, legalistic, sexist
    3%
  • Sexist
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
57%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 25 responses

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