MBBC Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at MBBC is 70.9%.  Its admission rate is the 9th lowest in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into MBBC and can you get accepted?

MBBC is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 146 out of the 206 who applied were admitted.

Maranatha Baptist Bible College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.38. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 70% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into MBBC?

71% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Maranatha Baptist Bible College you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.38 or better
• Earn B+ grades in high school
• Score 1100 on the SAT
• Score 23 on the ACT
• Graduate in the top half of your high school class

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Maranatha Baptist Bible College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into MBBC are to have around a 3.38 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as MBBC accepts 71% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at MBBC is 3.38 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #17 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

 What do these chances mean?

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.38 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Maranatha Baptist Bible College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at MBBC is 1100 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1220. Students who get into Maranatha Baptist Bible College score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers..  MBBC ranks #13 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1100 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. MBBC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 860, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 20 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1100, you have around a 71% chance of being admitted. A 1220 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into MBBC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to MBBC is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 27.  The school ranks #13 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 64 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into MBBC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 71% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 82% with a 27 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

63% of Maranatha Baptist Bible College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top quarter.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Maranatha Baptist Bible College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Maranatha Baptist Bible College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because MBBC is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.38 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1100 on the SAT and 23 on the ACT will further lock in your application.