MBBC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 71.90%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $21,550
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at MBBC:
- Total Enrollment: 960, including 533 online students
- 735 Undergraduate, 225 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.5% men, 53.5% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 64%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 88%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 60 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 26 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
MBBC Overview
Maranatha Baptist University (MBBC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Watertown, WI. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The MBBC's tuition & fees is $21,550 for the academic year 2024-2025. 58% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,986.
The school has a total enrollment of 960 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
MBBC's acceptance rate is 71.90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 68.53%. The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 24.
Maranatha Baptist University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Maranatha Baptist University is $21,550. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,360.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $22,900 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,360.
| Undergraduate | $21,550 |
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| Graduate | $7,360 |
| Undergraduate | $22,900 |
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| Graduate | $7,360 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Maranatha Baptist University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at MBBC
| Learning Opportunities |
| ROTC | Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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