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Maranatha Baptist University

#28 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
  • 4 Year
  • Watertown, WI
  • 466 reviews
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    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B-
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      A
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    Maranatha is a private, Christian university located in Watertown, Wisconsin. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 591 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Maranatha acceptance rate is 73%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. Graduating 50% of students, Maranatha alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,700.
    About Maranatha Baptist University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Independent Midwest Region
    Address
    745 W Main St
    Watertown, WI 53098
    Website
    mbu.edu

    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

    Acceptance Rate
    73%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1080-1260
    ACT Range
    20-25
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,152/ 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
    $6,484/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%

    Academics

    Professors
    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
    70%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.33 responses
    76%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.33 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      47 Graduates
    • Business
      21 Graduates
    • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
      14 Graduates
    • Nursing
      11 Graduates
    • Biblical Studies
      10 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      9 Graduates
    • Biology
      6 Graduates
    • Accounting
      5 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      5 Graduates
    • English and Speech Teacher Education
      5 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    591Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    335
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    50%
    Varsity Athletes
    26%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 20 responses
    Report
    • Focused; desires to make an impact on the world.
      75%
    • Controlled
      15%
    • Open arms
      10%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    90%
    Poll
    79%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.33 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.44 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 25 responses
    Report
    • Equipping leaders to serve God.
      48%
    • Encouraging
      20%
    • Awesome
      8%
    • Cult like. Dont go here.
      4%
    • Focused
      4%
    • Pharisaically cruel, legalistic, sexist
      4%
    • Sexist
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $33,000/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    50%
    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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    Maranatha Baptist University Reviews

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    I love Maranatha Baptist University because, although it is a mid-sized college and located in a small town, the campus itself is full of life and energy. The teachers are invested in the students' growth and future outside of just getting a good grade in class. The students all encourage and help each other out, and there is a spirit of camaraderie we all share. The classes are extremely helpful, and the professors push students to always give their best and not coast through college, and to be all in wherever they are. Overall, the people, academics, opportunities, and friendships I have made in just the first semester of attending Maranatha have made me certain that I made the right choice when I picked Maranatha!
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    Maranatha is a great college with a focus on training leaders from Christ. Even before I became a student, I noticed the maturity of the student body, as well as their good spirit, something that I have appreciated more and more as I have studied here. The professors are excellent, with fabulous life-long experience in both the workplace and ministry. The academics are high-quality, as well as the music, the preaching, and the fine arts. If you want to be pushed to do your best academically and spiritually, then Maranatha is the place for you. Most of all, I love how much faculty and other students care about you. Christ's love is obvious.
    My first impression of Maranatha Baptist University is the fact that the staff are very welcoming, helpful and professional. I walked into the admissions office with several questions and concerns about applying to attend for my first year of college and the admissions office worker informed me on everything that I needed to do in order to get admitted. We got started right away the same day. They also gave me a Maranatha Baptist University shirt for applying. This is definitely a college that I would recommend looking into.