Maranatha Baptist University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Watertown, WI
  • 0 reviews
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Overview

Total enrollment

960
Maranatha Baptist University overview
  • Location Watertown, Wisconsin
  • Website mbu.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Distant Town
  • Religious Affiliation Baptist
Maranatha Baptist University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Maranatha Baptist University, located in Watertown, Wisconsin, approximately 45 miles east of Madison, operates as a private fundamentalist Baptist institution. The suburban 96-acre campus features traditional brick buildings surrounding a central quad area, reflecting its establishment in 1968. The university maintains strict adherence to Baptist doctrine and conservative Christian values, requiring chapel attendance and enforcing lifestyle standards for its residential student population. Academic programs emphasize biblical studies, pastoral ministry, education, nursing, and business, with all coursework integrated with Baptist theological principles. The institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Sabercats, primarily focusing on basketball and baseball programs.

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Ratings

MBBC is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Maranatha Baptist University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 940/1260
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/28

Acceptance Rate

71.9%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 68.5%
  • Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$21,550
Costs for Maranatha Baptist University
Fee Cost
Tuition $21,550
Books and Supplies $2,700
Other Fees $1,510
Room and Board $9,548
Budget for Other Expenses $6,188
Total One Year Cost $41,496
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Maranatha Baptist University are Education, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Business. 28% of students major in Education, 20% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 17% in Business.

  • Education 28%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 20%
  • Business 17%
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 14%
  • Health Professions 11%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239071.

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Last updated: August 2026