PrivateTownMaranatha Baptist University
MBBC
Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports — Sabercats
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1141
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (48)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average