Is Maranatha Baptist University a Christian college?

Yes. Maranatha Baptist University is a Christian college.

What is Maranatha Baptist University’s Compass Score?

81 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at Maranatha Baptist University?

Chapel is listed at Campus chapel hour (Monday and Tuesday combined chapel in the gym). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Is Maranatha Baptist University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Maranatha Baptist University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $26,005 a year

Median debt at graduation: $14,143 (all students)

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Maranatha Baptist University is a Baptist university in Watertown, Wisconsin, established in 1968. Chapel is held every weekday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m., and the 2026-27 Student Life Handbook calls the chapel hour an integral part of the university's mission. All bachelor's students complete a 24-hour Biblical Studies core, and the College of Bible and Church Ministries offers nine majors and four minors.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Maranatha Baptist University

MonToday
- 9:15AMChapel
- 10:00PMPrayer
TueToday
- 9:15AMChapel
- 10:00PMPrayer
WedToday
- 9:15AMChapel
ThuToday
- 9:15AMChapel
- 10:00PMPrayer
FriToday
- 9:15AMChapel
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“On any given Sunday during the school year, MBU students are actively ministering in more than 70 churches across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois”
Source: mbu.edu
“At the start of the school year, a host of representatives from local churches meet students at MBU’s on-campus Ministry Fair to help them find the right place to serve.”
Source: mbu.edu
“On Wednesdays, each student meets in a Small Group led by a member of the faculty or staff to discuss practical biblical living.”
Source: mbu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Daily chapel meets Monday through Friday from 9:15 to 10 a.m., and the Student Life Office handles permission to be absent.

Source: mbu.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel meets every weekday from 9:15 to 10 a.m., and on Wednesdays each student meets in a faculty- or staff-led small group.

Source: mbu.edu

Where do I find community?

Small groups of 8 to 12 students meet with a faculty or staff member and work through a Bible study written for them.

Source: mbu.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can serve through the Ministry Fair in local churches, and the university encourages every student to take part in at least one Global Encounter trip.

Source: mbu.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

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Academic Excellence

B+

71 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score64%
First-year retention 20% of score88%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,170 · ACT 24
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score11 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$7,680

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

74 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

Yes:
Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel Monday through Friday, 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Daily chapel sessions, which take place Monday through Friday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.”
  Chapel is held every weekday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
Partly:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Daily chapel attendance is required; no set number of services each term is quoted; it is recorded at the lowest required level (one).)
Sources (1)
1. Student Life Handbook 2026-2027 | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SLH_2026-27-10.19.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The chapel hour is an integral part of the University’s mission and is considered more important to the spiritual formation of a student than class attendance.”
  The handbook makes chapel attendance an integral requirement of student life.
  “The Student Life Office handles all permission to be absent from chapel.”
  Absences from chapel require permission from the Student Life Office.
Not enough information:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (A registered Mission Prayer Group is listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Life Handbook 2026-2027 | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SLH_2026-27-10.19.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Registered Student Organization (e.g., Mission Prayer Group) activities”
  A registered student organization called Mission Prayer Group is listed.
Not enough information:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (2)
1. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Daily chapel sessions, which take place Monday through Friday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.”
  Chapel is held every weekday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
2. Student Life Handbook 2026-2027 | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SLH_2026-27-10.19.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Combined chapel in the gym”
  Monday and Tuesday chapel is a combined chapel in the gym.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer7 to 9 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 5 chapel, 0 worship night, 3 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

88 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Six Bible and theology courses are required of all bachelor's students in the 24-hour Biblical Studies core (18 required credits plus Bible course electives).)
Sources (1)
1. Biblical Studies and Liberal Arts Core | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/academics/academics-core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the 24-hour Biblical Studies core:”
  Every bachelor's student completes a 24-hour Biblical Studies core.
  “BIBI 111 | Old Testament Survey | 3 | BIBI 112 | New Testament Survey”
  The Biblical Studies core requires Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey.
  “BIBI 315 | Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 | BIBI 316 | Bible Doctrine 2”
  The Biblical Studies core requires Bible Doctrine 1 and Bible Doctrine 2.
Yes:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students
Sources (1)
1. Biblical Studies and Liberal Arts Core | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/academics/academics-core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BIBI 111 | Old Testament Survey | 3 | BIBI 112 | New Testament Survey”
  The Biblical Studies core requires Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey.
Partly:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (The required Biblical Studies core lists the six courses shown; the core objective about a biblical worldview is not a required course.)
Sources (1)
1. Biblical Studies and Liberal Arts Core | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/academics/academics-core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BIBI 111 | Old Testament Survey | 3 | BIBI 112 | New Testament Survey | 3 | BIBC 230 | Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism | 3 | BIBI 315 | Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 | BIBI 316 | Bible Doctrine 2 | 3 | BIBC 321 | Baptist Heritage | 3”
  The required Biblical Studies core lists six courses, and none is described as a Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. College of Bible and Church Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/school/college-bible-church-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “With nine majors and four minors”
  The College of Bible and Church Ministries offers nine majors and four minors.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. About | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/university/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Within our Statement of Faith, we have provided a short summary of our doctrinal positions.”
  The university publishes a Statement of Faith.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

Not enough information:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Wednesday small groups for every student, Bible studies written for those groups, and ten societies with society chapels.)
Sources (3)
1. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “On Wednesdays, each student meets in a Small Group led by a member of the faculty or staff to discuss practical biblical living.”
  Every student meets in a faculty- or staff-led small group on Wednesdays.
2. Student Life Handbook 2026-2027 | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SLH_2026-27-10.19.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Small groups of 8-12 students meet with a faculty/staff member and work through a Bible study written specifically for our small groups.”
  Small groups of 8 to 12 students meet with a faculty or staff member and use a written Bible study.
3. Societies | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/societies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Within the first few weeks of the school year, new students choose a society for their college career and get involved in society chapels”
  Students choose a society and take part in society chapels.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Dorm devotions and resident student leaders (RAs and Room Leaders) are described for every residence hall.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Life Handbook 2026-2027 | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SLH_2026-27-10.19.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All students should attend dorm devotions unless excused in advance by the Dorm Supervisor or doing regularly scheduled work.”
  Students are expected to attend dorm devotions.
  “Each residence hall has a dorm supervisor who is a staff member responsible for the building and residents.”
  Every residence hall has a staff dorm supervisor.
  “The Dorm Supervisors select, train, and lead the student leaders who serve as Resident Assistants (RA) and Room Leaders (RL).”
  Dorm supervisors lead the resident assistants and room leaders who serve in the halls.
  “Devotion formats vary (dorm, hall, room) but are always from 10:00–10:20 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.”
  Dorm devotions are held at 10:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, in the dorm, hall or room.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At the start of the school year, a host of representatives from local churches meet students at MBU’s on-campus Ministry Fair to help them find the right place to serve.”
  Local church representatives meet students at a Ministry Fair at the start of the school year.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/student-life/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Student Life Office exists to help guide students and to encourage them to live godly lives.”
  The Student Life Office guides students toward godly living.

Missions and service

90 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (A staffed student ministries program runs the service, Ministry Fair and Global Encounters efforts.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Because Maranatha recognizes that ministering to others is essential to the Christian walk, the University encourages every student to serve others right where they are”
  Service to others is rooted in the Christian walk and encouraged for every student.
  “a school-sponsored program such as Global Encounters, which sends students around the world to spread the gospel.”
  Global Encounters is a school-sponsored program that sends students around the world to spread the gospel.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Students are encouraged to take at least one Global Encounters trip.)
Sources (1)
1. Global Encounters | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/global-encounters · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We encourage all students to participate in at least one Global Encounter trip during their time at MBU.”
  Students are encouraged to take part in at least one Global Encounters trip.
Yes:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “On any given Sunday during the school year, MBU students are actively ministering in more than 70 churches across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois”
  Students minister in more than 70 churches across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Yes:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Global Encounters teams work with established ministries in several countries.)
Sources (2)
1. Global Encounters | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/global-encounters · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Teams partner with established ministries in targeted fields, countries such as Mexico, The Philippines, Peru, Hong Kong, The Cayman Islands, and India.”
  Global Encounters teams partner with ministries in several countries.
2. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “a school-sponsored program such as Global Encounters, which sends students around the world to spread the gospel.”
  Global Encounters is a school-sponsored program that sends students around the world to spread the gospel.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Because Maranatha recognizes that ministering to others is essential to the Christian walk, the University encourages every student to serve others right where they are”
  Service to others is rooted in the Christian walk and encouraged for every student.

Strengths

Chapel meets every weekday, Monday through Friday, from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Daily chapel sessions, which take place Monday through Friday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.”
  Chapel is held every weekday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
Students minister in more than 70 churches across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, and a Ministry Fair helps them find a church.
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At the start of the school year, a host of representatives from local churches meet students at MBU’s on-campus Ministry Fair to help them find the right place to serve.”
  Local church representatives meet students at a Ministry Fair at the start of the school year.
  “On any given Sunday during the school year, MBU students are actively ministering in more than 70 churches across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois”
  Students minister in more than 70 churches across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
All bachelor's students complete a 24-hour Biblical Studies core that includes Old and New Testament surveys and two Bible doctrine courses.
Sources (1)
1. Biblical Studies and Liberal Arts Core | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/academics/academics-core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the 24-hour Biblical Studies core:”
  Every bachelor's student completes a 24-hour Biblical Studies core.
  “BIBI 111 | Old Testament Survey | 3 | BIBI 112 | New Testament Survey”
  The Biblical Studies core requires Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey.
  “BIBI 315 | Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 | BIBI 316 | Bible Doctrine 2”
  The Biblical Studies core requires Bible Doctrine 1 and Bible Doctrine 2.
Global Encounters sends student teams to partner ministries in several countries, and students are encouraged to take part in at least one trip.
Sources (1)
1. Global Encounters | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/global-encounters · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Teams partner with established ministries in targeted fields, countries such as Mexico, The Philippines, Peru, Hong Kong, The Cayman Islands, and India.”
  Global Encounters teams partner with ministries in several countries.
  “We encourage all students to participate in at least one Global Encounter trip during their time at MBU.”
  Students are encouraged to take part in at least one Global Encounters trip.

Concerns

The Student Life Office names a Dean of Students and a Dean of Women.
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/student-life/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Dean of Students: Andrew Goodwill”
  Andrew Goodwill is Dean of Students.
  “Dean of Women: Emily Haynes”
  Emily Haynes is Dean of Women.
A biblical worldview appears as a core objective.
Sources (1)
1. Biblical Studies and Liberal Arts Core | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/academics/academics-core · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Be able to articulate a biblical worldview that will tie all fields of study to the Scriptures and to the God of the Scriptures.”
  A core objective is to articulate a biblical worldview that ties all fields of study to the Scriptures.

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Campus ministry home

Student Ministries, Maranatha Baptist University

Address: 745 West Main St., Watertown, WI 53094
Location: On campus
Facilities: Combined chapel in the gym (Monday and Tuesday)

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Source: mbu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, mbu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Student Ministries

Sources (1)

Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Daily chapel sessions, which take place Monday through Friday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.”
Chapel is held every weekday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
“Because Maranatha recognizes that ministering to others is essential to the Christian walk, the University encourages every student to serve others right where they are”
Service to others is rooted in the Christian walk and encouraged for every student.

Christian clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 2 off campus, 1 location not published

Service 3

Ministry in local churchesOff campus
Students minister in more than 70 churches across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
mbu.edu
Global EncountersOff campus
A school-sponsored program that sends student teams to partner ministries in countries such as Mexico, The Philippines, Peru, Hong Kong, The Cayman Islands and India.
mbu.edu, mbu.edu
Ministry Fair and church placementOn campus
Start of the school year
Local church representatives meet students to help them choose a church to serve.
mbu.edu

Faith formation 2

Wednesday small groupsOn campus
Wednesdays during chapel hour
Groups of 8 to 12 students meet with a faculty or staff member for a Bible study written for the groups.
mbu.edu
Dorm devotionsOn campus
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 to 10:20 p.m.
Devotions in the residence halls, in the dorm, hall or room.
mbu.edu, mbu.edu

Clubs and groups 2

SocietiesOn campus
Student societies choose members in the first weeks of school, take part in society chapels, intramural teams and ministry activities.
mbu.edu
Mission Prayer Group
A registered student organization listed in the handbook.
mbu.edu

Worship and prayer 1

Daily chapelOn campus
Monday to Friday, 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
Monday and Tuesday combined chapel in the gym, Wednesday small groups, Thursday workshops or General Assemblies, and Friday society or student body chapels.
mbu.edu, mbu.edu, mbu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

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Chapel 1

Monday–Friday9:15 AM–10:00 AMCampus chapel hour (Monday and Tuesday combined chapel in the gym) · Daily chapel as published on the 2026-27 Student Ministries page.

Prayer 1

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday10:00 PMResidence halls (dorm, hall or room) · Dorm devotions, 10:00–10:20 p.m., as stated in the 2026-27 Student Life Handbook; formats vary.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Student Ministries | Maranatha Baptist Universitymbu.edu/campus-life/on-campus/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Daily chapel sessions, which take place Monday through Friday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.”
Chapel is held every weekday from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
Student Life Handbook 2026-27mbu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SLH_2026-27-10.19.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Devotion formats vary (dorm, hall, room) but are always from 10:00–10:20 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.”
Dorm devotions are held at 10:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and all students should attend unless excused.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$24,786
$30,001–$48,000	$22,995
$48,001–$75,000	$23,908
$75,001–$110,000	$30,314
Over $110,000	$30,675

Full cost of attendance before aid: $37,092 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	759
Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)	Men 44% · Women 56%
First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition	19%
First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS)	73%
Total students	977
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$26,005
Cost of attendance (per year)	$37,092
Median federal debt at graduation	$14,143
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	64%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard)	43%
Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard)	39%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard)	78%
First-year retention	88%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$45,593
Admission rate	72%
Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS)	$50
Students receiving Pell grants	34%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 940–1260ACT 20–28

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1170
SAT reading & writing	485–645
SAT math	455–615
ACT composite	20–28
Test policy	Required

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$67,509
Business administration	$66,451
Bible/Biblical Studies	$53,966
Liberal arts	$50,521
General studies	$44,455
Pastoral counseling	$36,728

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Allied health, Biology, Business (general), Communication studies, Education (general), English, Kinesiology and exercise science, Marketing, Mathematics, Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Pre-health, Secondary education, Special education, Teacher education.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Education	26%
Theology and religious studies	17%
Interdisciplinary studies	16%
Health professions	12%
Business	12%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	21%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	11%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$9,548
Sports	NCAA Division III
ROTC	Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	11 to 1
Faculty who are full-time	60%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Endowment per student	$419Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS)
Nearest airport with scheduled flights	Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN)About 30 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports)
Town population	22,7742020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau)
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	MadisonAbout 36 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau)
Average temperature in January	18°F1991–2020 normal, from WATERTOWN WWTP, WI US, about 1 miles away (NOAA)
Average temperature in July	71°F1991–2020 normal, from WATERTOWN WWTP, WI US, about 1 miles away (NOAA)

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Questions families ask

Is Maranatha Baptist University a Christian college?: Yes. Maranatha Baptist University is a Christian college.
What is Maranatha Baptist University’s Compass Score?: 81 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Maranatha Baptist University?: Chapel is listed at Campus chapel hour (Monday and Tuesday combined chapel in the gym). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
Is Maranatha Baptist University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Maranatha Baptist University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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IPEDS unit ID 239071
Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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