About Maranatha Baptist University

Founded in 1968, Maranatha Baptist University. is a Private college. Located in Wisconsin, which is a city setting in Wisconsin, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 943 full time undergraduate students, and 175 full time graduate students.

The Maranatha Baptist University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 42 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Maranatha Baptist University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate68%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at MBBC are considered Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 51 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Maranatha Baptist University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
43%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
43%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
14%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
86%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
43%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
100%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
86%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
14%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
43%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
43%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
14%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
86%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
43%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
100%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
86%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
14%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    27 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    23 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    27 Students rated campus food 4.2 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    27 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    27 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    27 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    27 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    27 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

Maranatha Baptist University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Maranatha Baptist University?

11 Students rated Maranatha Baptist University

Jamie - 05/09/2024

I love this school. I felt God's calling on my life ever since I visited last year, and now I have successfully completed my first year there! I have made so many friends and learned so much. The professors are even there to help you both inside and outside of class; they want to make sure that you succeed! The smaller campus contributes to a sense of closeness and hospitality, and I absolutely love it there! I can't wait to finish out my college career there!

Hannah - 02/28/2023

It is an amazing school. The teachers are high-quality and take time to talk to any student, whether it has to do with the class or just with life in general - they really care about the students. The classroom is an enjoyable place to be, and the teaching presented is exceptional. It is also a very beautiful campus.

Lauren - 12/01/2019

I love it! The people are so friendly and engaging, and everyone shares a deep and profound love of Christ that is evident in every aspect of campus life. I encourage everyone who desires to grow academically and spiritually to give Maranatha their attention.

Victoria - 06/16/2019

Most professors will not respond to emails. The main focus of this school is the Bible and the Bible only. Religion is great, but when you go for a nursing degree lets say, we don't have time to spend on Bible classes and mandatory chapel and church every time the doors are open. Every week you end up with almost 20 hours of Bible, 10 hours of Bible homework, 30 hours of your major homework and then you also have to go to church. The attendance rate is going down rather quickly, it has been rumored the staff is not sure how long this school will be open for. MBU has a very VERY strict attendance policy- you are only allowed about 6 class cuts if your eligible. If you are on academic probation or anything of that shorts you have 3 or less. Final thing that made me transfer- they can revoke your diploma for up to 5 years after you graduate if they are not pleased with the way you are living-yikes! If you do want to go here, really read carefully the handbook, then make your decision.

Maranatha Baptist University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Maranatha Baptist University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Maranatha Baptist University is 68%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell the highschool me to be yourself. When I first came to college, I let others define what and who I should be by giving in to peer pressure. The only way you can be sure to be happy is to be yourself and be happy with being yourself. Don't compare yourself to others-everyone is different and you will always make yourself come short in some way. Make friends have fun and enjoy yourself, college only comes once. Don't let others change you-Be who you are.

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  3. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Christians who are interested in a life of full time ministry or those who want to enter a secular career with a good Bible background.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Everyone is friendly and helpful and fun

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    How much I don't need to bring.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The thing that sets Maranatha apart is that they have mastered a biblical educaiton without losing the regular advantages of a public college. NCAA sports, regional accreditation, and National grants and scholarships are not compromised when bringing Bible-centered education to the graduates of Maranatha.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Don't go to Maranatha if you aren't willing to grow spiritually or be trained to serve Christ, or if you want to just coast through school and get an easy in/easy out. You won't be prepared to live in the real world, and you won't have learned what the school is there to teach you.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Maranatha is a Baptist College and gives the opportunity to learn about the area in which you are majoring in a Biblical setting. All the teachers are Christians and you can tell by their lifestyle.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I love the spiritual emphasis and the people-friendly environment. Everyone is so willing to go out of their way to help with any need, including the faculty and staff. The friends I've made have played an enormous part in my college experience!

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Maranatha is a place of focused learning with opportunities to grow mentally, spiritually,physically, and socially.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    good work ethics, very bright students, and good teachers.

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  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    My school doesn't allow you to live off campus until you are a certain age or unless you are living with family making college costs alot higher than if one could save money by living off campus.

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  13. What are the academics like at your school?

    The teachers get to know the students very well, and they are always willing and eager to help students succeed. The academics at my school are excellent.

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  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Maranatha has several different activities for everyone to get involved in. They include sports teams, basketball volleyball, soccer, softball and football. But if sports aren't for you, we have music groups that travel, and a great drama program.

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    My school environment is wonderful. My school is small enough that the teachers get to know the students, and yet large enough to have many different activities. Overall, my school has a atmosphere of excitement, and a eagerness to learn and better oneself.

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Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

943

Total Undergrad Enrollment

175

Total Grad Students

76%

Out-Of-State

22%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

66%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
84%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

86% of students attending Maranatha Baptist University receive some sort of financial aid. 46% were awarded federal grants. While 44% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$14,260

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,240

Books and Supplies

$6,720

Room and Board

22,220

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,780
$30 - $48K
$16,230
$48 - $75K
$17,770
$75 - $110K
$21,234
$110K & UP
$22,662

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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