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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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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 571 undergraduates
cost $18,810 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.

Acceptance rate 75.1%
SAT score average 1117
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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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 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $18,810
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,380
Books & supplies $1,442
Other expenses $5,530
Cost of attendance* $34,162
Average financial aid package $10,223
Estimated cost $23,939 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,810
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,380
Books & supplies $1,442
Other expenses $5,530
Cost of attendance* $34,162
Average financial aid package $10,223
Estimated cost $23,939 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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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 571, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

951

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
30%

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. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 745 West Main Street, Watertown, WI 53094
phone 920-261-9300
address www.mbu.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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 75%.

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 $136,648.

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