C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Maranatha Baptist University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Watertown, Wisconsin 53094

🌐 www.mbu.edu/

Outcomes

B+

76/100

Affordability

40/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

69/100

Prestige

28/100

Quick Stats

977

Total Enrollment

66%

Graduation Rate

76%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

71%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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Avg rent near campus: $1,128/mo
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🏆 Where Maranatha Baptist University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Pastoral Studies/Counseling

of 15 schools

#16

Bible/Biblical Studies

of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$18,900	$18,900
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$37,686	$37,686

Financial Aid

80%

Receive Any Aid

34%

Receive Pell Grants

24%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Education, General 53 grads/yr Bible/Biblical Studies 28 grads/yr Pastoral Studies/Counseling 26 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 22 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 17 grads/yr Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 13 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 11 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 10 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 10 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 9 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 9 grads/yr Divinity/Ministry 7 grads/yr Communication and Media Studies, Other 6 grads/yr Music Performance, General 5 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 5 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 5 grads/yr Youth Ministry 4 grads/yr Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 4 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Maranatha Baptist University's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Directors, religious activities and education

$55k/yr 138,900 jobs

Clergy

$61k/yr 262,000 jobs

Community and social service specialists, all other

$55k/yr 119,200 jobs

Counselors, all other

$50k/yr 69,100 jobs

Religious workers, all other

$45k/yr 88,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Student Demographics

977

Total Students

57%

Women

63%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 81%

Hispanic 6%

Black 1%

Asian 5%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%

Hybrid (Some Online) 9%

Fully Online 52%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%

25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Maranatha Baptist University?

Maranatha Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Maranatha Baptist University?

Tuition at Maranatha Baptist University is $18,900 for in-state students and $18,900 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Maranatha Baptist University?

The graduation rate at Maranatha Baptist University is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Maranatha Baptist University a good school?

Maranatha Baptist University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Maranatha Baptist University?

Maranatha Baptist University has a total enrollment of 977 students.

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