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Maranatha Baptist University

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI · Town · 541 students
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$26,005
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
65%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$45,593
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
72%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, Wisconsin, is a private Christian institution best known for its steadfast commitment to conservative biblical principles and vocational ministry preparation. Academically, the university excels in programs such as pastoral studies, nursing, teacher education, and business, equipping students with a blend of practical professional skills and scriptural training. Campus culture is deeply structured and Christ-centered, defined by daily chapel services, active local church involvement, and a tight-knit community that participates in ministry outreach and NCAA Division III/NCCAA athletics.

Wikipedia:Maranatha Baptist University is a private Baptist university in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Location
Watertown, WI, 53094 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
46 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$21,550
Housing & food (on campus)$9,548
Books & supplies$2,700
Cost of attendance$37,092
Average net price$26,005
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$21,550
Housing & food (on campus)$9,548
Books & supplies$2,700
Cost of attendance$37,092
Average net price$26,005
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$24,786
$30–48k
$22,995
$48–75k
$23,908
$75–110k
$30,314
$110k+
$30,675
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
65%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
52%
Back for yr 2
88%
Transferred
20%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
57% graduated · 25% transferred · 18% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,403
10 yrs after entry$45,593
Debt
Median at graduation$14,143
Monthly payment$150
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$20k
90th percentile$27,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1170
R 485–645 · M 455–615
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 20–28 · E 20–30 · M 17–25
SAT middle 50%: 940–1260
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
19%
Family income
$49,012
Independent
10%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
21%
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,403
After 10 yrs
$45,593
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General14
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9
Bible/Biblical Studies8
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries8
Business Administration, Management and Operations8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
English Language and Literature, General5
Business/Commerce, General5
Music4
Education, General3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
Communication and Media Studies2
Biology, General2
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness2
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$309,966
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$4,049/mo
Teaching spend
$7,680
per student
Federal loans
24%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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