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Maranatha Baptist University

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Watertown, Wisconsin 53094

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege town

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
Division
Division III

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1141

Reading & WritingMid: 570
500650
MathMid: 510
480570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1927

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

72.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

6.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

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
10 Years$45,593

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#25
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Sabercats

VolleyballBasketballBasketball program

History & Fun Facts

  • History The institution was founded in 1968 as Maranatha Baptist Bible College by B.
  • Maranatha Baptist Bible College opened just three months later, on September 10, 1968, with 173 students and 27 faculty members.
  • Maranatha awarded degrees to the first graduating class, 13 students, on May 31, 1969.
  • Maranatha was chartered by the State of Wisconsin in 1968 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in 1993.
  • In 2013, the institution changed its name to Maranatha Baptist University.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from WI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
43 mi(75 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
107 mi(185 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
256 mi(444 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee46 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare94 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul251 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA897 mi · ~25h 55m drive
New York, NY775 mi · ~22h 23m drive
Hartford, CT823 mi · ~23h 47m drive
Providence, RI886 mi · ~25h 36m drive
Albany, NY758 mi · ~21h 54m drive
Syracuse, NY634 mi · ~18h 19m drive
Rochester, NY560 mi · ~16h 11m drive
Buffalo, NY498 mi · ~14h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA735 mi · ~21h 14m drive
Pittsburgh, PA488 mi · ~14h 6m drive
Harrisburg, PA643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Newark, NJ766 mi · ~22h 8m drive
Washington, DC677 mi · ~19h 33m drive
Baltimore, MD684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Atlanta, GA694 mi · ~20h 3m drive
Charlotte, NC693 mi · ~20h 1m drive
Raleigh, NC742 mi · ~21h 26m drive
Miami, FL1297 mi · ~37h 28m drive
Orlando, FL1092 mi · ~31h 33m drive
Tampa, FL1110 mi · ~32h 4m drive
Nashville, TN497 mi · ~14h 21m drive
New Orleans, LA918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Richmond, VA711 mi · ~20h 32m drive
Chicago, IL107 mi · ~3h 5m drive
Detroit, MI295 mi · ~8h 31m drive
Minneapolis, MN256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
St. Louis, MO325 mi · ~9h 23m drive
Kansas City, MO415 mi · ~11h 59m drive
Indianapolis, IN272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
Columbus, OH371 mi · ~10h 43m drive
Cleveland, OH378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Milwaukee, WI43 mi · ~1h 15m drive
Dallas, TX842 mi · ~24h 19m drive
Houston, TX998 mi · ~28h 50m drive
Austin, TX1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX1094 mi · ~31h 36m drive
Los Angeles, CA1702 mi · ~49h 10m drive
San Francisco, CA1796 mi · ~51h 53m drive
San Diego, CA1698 mi · ~49h 3m drive
Seattle, WA1645 mi · ~47h 31m drive
Portland, OR1672 mi · ~48h 18m drive
Denver, CO873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
Phoenix, AZ1426 mi · ~41h 12m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1197 mi · ~34h 35m drive
Honolulu, HI4188 mi · ~120h 59m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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