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Maranatha Baptist University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 768
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Watertown, Wisconsin, MBBC is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that MBBC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Maranatha Baptist University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, MBBC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

MBBC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,050

Cost of attendance at Maranatha Baptist University in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,050

Cost of attendance at Maranatha Baptist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Maranatha Baptist University received on average $8,672 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,672
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 64 52% $4,650 $297,578
Other Federal Grant 64 52% $4,782 $306,078
State Grant/Scholarships 25 20% $3,131 $78,269
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 104 85% $6,060 $630,252
Total Grant & Scholarships 117 95% $8,672 $1,014,599

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Maranatha Baptist University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Maranatha Baptist University students is 56.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.8%.

56.8%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • white 57.0% 89 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 83.3% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Independent Midwest Region
  • Basketball Independent Midwest Region
  • Track and Cross Country Independent Midwest Region

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Maranatha Baptist University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Maranatha Baptist University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training