Maranatha Baptist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7005 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1919 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1830 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 759
- Graduates
- 218
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mbu.edu
Maranatha Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Maranatha Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 63% | 79% |
| Applicants | 206 | 103 | 103 |
| Admissions | 146 | 65 | 81 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 102 | 45 | 57 |
92 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
504 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Maranatha Baptist University are 980-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 64%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Maranatha Baptist University are 19-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 789 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58 (6%) |
| Asian | 48 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 26 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 14 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Maranatha Baptist University is $26,001 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,056 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,143 |
| $48-75K | $22,427 |
| $75-110K | $29,013 |
| $110K+ | $30,558 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,900 | $7,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,900 | $7,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,900 | $7,120 |
| Fee in-district | $1,380 | $240 |
| Fee in-state | $1,380 | $240 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,380 | $240 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 768 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,800 |
Maranatha Baptist University majors
Maranatha Baptist University has granted 94 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 96 master's across 6 programs, and 5 doctorate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Maranatha Baptist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 3 | 40 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 8 | 23 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 | 14 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 6 | 10 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 9 | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 10 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | 3 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 6 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | |||
| Digital Arts | 3 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 3 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 1 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 23 | 94 | 96 | 5 |
Maranatha Baptist University has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 59% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Maranatha Baptist University has published 24 scientific papers with 115 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Physics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 7 |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 | 17 |
| 2020 | 1 | 9 |
| 2021 | 1 | 21 |
| 2022 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 1 | 18 |
Notable alumni
-
Nate Oats
- Occupations
- head coachbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Nathanael Justin Oats is an American basketball coach, currently the head men's basketball coach at the University of Alabama. Prior to Alabama, he was the head coach at the University at Buffalo.
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Tom Allen
- Occupations
- American football coachcoach
- Biography
-
Thomas E. Allen is an American college football coach who is the defensive coordinator at Clemson University. He previously served as the head coach at Indiana University Bloomington from 2017 to 2023, and was the defensive coordinator at Pennsylvania State University for the 2024 season. He was named the 2020 Big Ten Coach of the Year and AFCA Coach of the Year.
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Ben Peterson
- Occupations
- amateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Benjamin Lee "Ben" Peterson is a retired American freestyle wrestler. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics and won a gold and a silver medal, respectively. As a college wrestler, Peterson was a two-time NCAA champion at Iowa State. He founded the "Camp of Champs," which brought in Olympic wrestlers to train with high schoolers. Peterson also coached wrestling at Maranatha Baptist University for 28 years.
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Daniel Davis
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Daniel Davis is an American politician and former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2014, representing the 13th District from 2010 to 2012 and the 15th District from 2012 to 2014.
General info
| Alternative names | MBU MBBC Maranatha Bible University Maranatha Baptist University Maranatha Baptist Bible College Maranatha Marantha Maranatha Baptist College Maranatha College Maranatha University Maranatha Bible College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Motto | To the Praise of His Glory |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 148 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 745 West Main Street Watertown, Wisconsin, 53094 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 9202619300 |