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Maranatha Baptist University

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Watertown, Wisconsin 53094

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Maranatha Baptist University is a private institution in Watertown with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1141, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 566 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,593 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,659.

Established
1968
Motto
"To the Praise of His Glory"
Mascot
Sabercats
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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71%Acceptance
1141SAT Avg
566Students
10:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$45,593Earnings 10yr
$24,659Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Maranatha Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1141

Reading & WritingMid: 570
500650
MathMid: 510
480570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1927

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1141

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,280
Room & Board$8,800
Books & Supplies$2,544
Total Cost of Attendance$33,496
Average Net Price$24,659
Median Debt at Graduation$14,143
Monthly Payment (10yr)$150

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,056
$30–48K$21,143
$48–75K$22,427
$75–110K$29,013
$110K+$30,558

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,659

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

72.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,375

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
566
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 2%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 7%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.7%
Freshman Retention75.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,403
8 Years$41,665
10 Years$45,593

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$23,900
Men
$51,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#25

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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