Maranatha Baptist University
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 541 students.
About This School
Maranatha Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Watertown, Wisconsin with approximately 541 undergraduate students enrolled. Maranatha Baptist University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,005 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Maranatha Baptist University graduates earn most above the national rate in Bible/Biblical Studies ($53,966 vs $44,533 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($67,509 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 14 | $44,455 | $50,532 | −$6,077 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 10 | $67,509 | $88,910 | −$21,401 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 8 | $53,966 | $44,533 | +$9,433 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 8 | $36,728 | $42,915 | −$6,187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | $66,451 | $68,257 | −$1,806 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | $50,521 | $53,072 | −$2,551 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (541 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Maranatha Baptist University?
Maranatha Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Maranatha Baptist University hard to get into?
Not especially. Maranatha Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 72%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Maranatha Baptist University cost?
The average net price at Maranatha Baptist University is about $26,005 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Maranatha Baptist University?
Maranatha Baptist University has a graduation rate of 64%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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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