Maranatha Baptist University: Review & Facts

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Maranatha Baptist University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 965 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1968 and is the only college located in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Maranatha Baptist University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Maranatha Baptist University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
43
Maranatha Baptist University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Education, General Studies, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Maranatha Baptist University student retention rate is fair at 76% (close to Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Maranatha Baptist University is below average - 54%. Approximately 9% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Maranatha Baptist University is good - 11:1. Learn more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, about $17,600 a year. The additional fees at Maranatha Baptist University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,300, which totals $18,900 a year.

Read the details about Maranatha Baptist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
75%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 297 applications were submitted and 223 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

Maranatha Baptist University will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Maranatha Baptist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Maranatha Baptist University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Maranatha Baptist University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Maranatha Baptist University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Maranatha Baptist University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Maranatha Baptist University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Maranatha Baptist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Maranatha Baptist University
745 West Main Street
Watertown, Wisconsin
53094, USA
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