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Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI·Private nonprofit·566 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 566 students.

71%
Accept
566
Students
$24,659
Net Price
66%
Grad Rate
$38,700
Earnings
10 yr
$12,375
Debt

About This School

Maranatha Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Watertown, Wisconsin with approximately 566 undergraduate students enrolled. Maranatha Baptist University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,659 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $38,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Maranatha Baptist University is a private Baptist university in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Worth considering if you're looking for a small, faith-centered Baptist community — with just 566 undergrads, you'll get a tight-knit campus experience, and the relatively low median debt of $12,375 at graduation is a genuine plus. That said, the 66% graduation rate suggests a meaningful number of students don't finish, and median earnings of $38,700 a decade out are modest, so be honest with yourself about career goals and whether this environment aligns with your long-term plans.

Founded
1968
Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Education16%
Business & Marketing15%
Health Professions10%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
English4%
Biological Sciences2%
Communications2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Ben Peterson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1141
Reading 75th %ile650
Math 75th %ile570

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$20,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,280
Avg Net Price
$24,659
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$12,375

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
66%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
76%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,375
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,375
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White79%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (566 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Maranatha Baptist University

745 West Main Street

Watertown, WI 53094

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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