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Maranatha Baptist University

Maranatha Baptist University is a small, private institution located in Watertown, wi. Founded in 1968, Maranatha Baptist University offers undergraduate degrees in 48 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

759 undergraduates

$20,280 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Maranatha Baptist University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 70.9%

SAT score average 1141

ACT score average 24

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee $50

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Maranatha Baptist University is known for one of its top majors: Education, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

10 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching

Other

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Business and Management

Languages and Literature

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Education, General

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Bible/Biblical Studies

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $20,280

Additional expenses

Room & board $8,800

Books & supplies $2,544

Other expenses $6,062

Cost of attendance* $37,686

Average financial aid package $11,411

Estimated cost $26,275 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,280

Additional expenses

Room & board $8,800

Books & supplies $2,544

Other expenses $6,062

Cost of attendance* $37,686

Average financial aid package $11,411

Estimated cost $26,275 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Maranatha Baptist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 759, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

977

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

81%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Maranatha Baptist University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

745 West Main Street, Watertown, WI 53094

9202619300

www.mbu.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Maranatha Baptist University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Maranatha Baptist University?

Maranatha Baptist University is located in Watertown, wi.

What is the acceptance rate at Maranatha Baptist University?

The acceptance rate for Maranatha Baptist University is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for Maranatha Baptist University?

The average high school GPA for Maranatha Baptist University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Maranatha Baptist University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Maranatha Baptist University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $150,744.

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