Overview
Maranatha Baptist University is a Christian college in southeast Wisconsin affiliated with the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International. Maranatha offers bachelor’s degrees in 38 academic majors and 37 minors and all students are required to enroll in a core of Bible courses regardless of major. As a Christian institution, Maranatha holds chapel services every weekday and attendance is mandatory. In addition, the college requires all students to actively minister in a local church.
Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$18,736
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1131
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $20,280 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,280 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $2544 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
54%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,988
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,053
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,294
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
23%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3459
81%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,053
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,835,567
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$213,254
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
31%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,627
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$156
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,690
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,953
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Baptist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
297
Students Applied
64%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
17
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
64%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1131
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
965
Total Number of Undergrads
736
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
47
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
46
Countries Represented
9
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
72%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
66%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Sabercat
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
121
Total Female Athletes
79
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Maranatha Baptist University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,700
Top 5 Cities
Milwaukee
Chicago
Detroit
Madison
Minnesota City
Top 5 Employers
Maranatha Baptist University
US Army
Baptist World Mission
University of Wisconsin- Madison
First Baptist Church
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Community
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$156
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe classes are God-centered and reasonably paced. They are also mostly smaller classes with 20-40 students so it is very possible to get to know the teachers.
Jeremiah from Watertown, WI
The classes at Maranatha are wonderful. The teachers are a lot of fun to be around and they enjoy interacting with the students.
Liz
Maranatha Baptist Bible College is an incredibly rigorous in their academics. Their student life and atmosphere is entertaining and encouraging. The teachers at Maranatha are very personal and perform their duties with academic excellence.
Rachael from Watertown, WI
Maranatha Baptist Bible College and Seminary is a Christian college that not only prepares people for church ministries, but also educates people to obtain degrees in areas like Nursing, Education, Business, Science, Music Performance, and more. The staff and faculty take to heart the success of their students and are willing to go above and beyond to help the students improve academically and spiritually. Any student who is looking for success and comes to Maranatha will surely find it.
Dominique from Menomonie, WI
I love this school!!
Great faculty that works with you and is super friendly.
Fantastic sports program and student body!!!
Great faculty that works with you and is super friendly.
Fantastic sports program and student body!!!
Amanda from Conneaut, OH
The Bible classes that I went to here were just amazing! If it wasn't for our youth pastor making us do a study on a few theologies, I would have been lost.
Emily from Cody, WY
Great Environment. Great People. Good grub.
Holly from Chetek, WI
It seems like a great college. I know students that attend here and love it. the teachers that I have met are great.
Kimberly
a great, christ-centered school.
Bryndal from Apple Valley, CA
Maranatha has been such a huge encouragement to me. I am very thankful for what I have learned so far.
Thomas from Abilene, KS
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