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  • WATERTOWN, WI
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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      C
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      C
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A minus
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      A
    mbu.edu
    745 WEST MAIN STREET
    WATERTOWN, WI 53094
    About Maranatha...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Independent Midwest Region

    From Maranatha Baptist University

    Go. Serve. Lead.

    Maranatha Baptist University was founded in 1968 as a private Christian college in Watertown, Wisconsin. For over 50 years, MBU has offered a regionally accredited liberal and fine arts education, encouraging students to live “to the praise of His glory” (Eph. 1:12).

    • associate + bachelor’s + master’s degrees

    • 40+ undergraduate programs

    • 11 graduate degrees + certificates

    • on-campus + online courses

    • scholarships + financial aid

    • dual enrollment + dual degrees

    *Online programs rank #1 in private WI universities and #24 in U.S. private universities.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH

    MBU students can strengthen their relationship with God through dorm devotions, small group Bible study, chapel services, and conversations with Christian friends and professors.

    BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

    • NCCAA Division II + NCAA Division III Athletics

    • Vocal + Instrumental Music Groups

    • Dramatic Productions + Musicals

    • Academic Internships

    • Local Outreach + Mission Trips

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    80%
    SAT Range
    1130-1320
    ACT Range
    20-28
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    No
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,999 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,340 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      38 Graduates
    • Business
      18 Graduates
    • Biblical Studies
      13 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      12 Graduates
    • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
      12 Graduates
    • Nursing
      11 Graduates
    • Music Performance
      6 Graduates
    • Biology
      4 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      4 Graduates
    • Communications
      3 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    10
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    1
    Online Associates Programs
    4
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    5
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      14%
    • On Campus
      54%
    • Online
      32%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    519 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    197
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    54%
    Varsity Athletes
    28%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    88%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $33,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    56%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
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