Maranatha Baptist University

www.mbu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,800

2.44% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,542

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.03%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

80.3%

264 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,066

47.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50.3%

81 Graduates

About

Maranatha Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Maranatha Baptist University were General Education (33 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (13 degrees), and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (8 degrees).

In 2021, 229 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Maranatha Baptist University. 57.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (198 degrees), 16.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Maranatha Baptist University is $16,800, which is $−11,705 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Maranatha Baptist University is $16,800, which is $−11,705 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,542.

In 2021, 71% of undergraduate students attending Maranatha Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Maranatha Baptist University was $16,800. The cost of tuition at Maranatha Baptist University is $−11,705 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Maranatha Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,542

2021 Value

2.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Maranatha Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,542. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Maranatha Baptist University grew by 2.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Maranatha Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,505

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Maranatha Baptist University was of $9,505 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.99% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.27% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Maranatha Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Maranatha Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 10.9% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Maranatha Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.03%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Maranatha Baptist University was 3.03%, which represents 5 out of the 165 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Maranatha Baptist University received 264 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.38% annual growth. Out of those 264 applicants, 212 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,066 students enrolled at Maranatha Baptist University in 2021. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Maranatha Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 65.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

212

Accepted Out of 264

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Maranatha Baptist University was 80.3% (212 admissions from 264 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.38%, while admissions declined by −6.61%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Maranatha Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Maranatha Baptist University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Maranatha Baptist University had a total enrollment of 1,066 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Maranatha Baptist University is 510 students and the part-time enrollment is 556. This means that 47.8% of students enrolled at Maranatha Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Maranatha Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.9% White, 4.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.38% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 1.59% Black or African American, and 0.375% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Maranatha Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.4%), followed by White Male (34.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (57.1%), followed by White Female (25%) and Black or African American Female (3.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Maranatha Baptist University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,066 students. The full-time enrollment at Maranatha Baptist University is 510 and the part-time enrollment is 556. This means that 47.8% of students enrolled at Maranatha Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Maranatha Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Maranatha Baptist University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Maranatha Baptist University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Maranatha Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
788 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
50 enrolled students
Two or More Races
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Maranatha Baptist University is 73.9% White, 4.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.38% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 1.59% Black or African American, and 0.375% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 147 students (13.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 33 more women than men received degrees from Maranatha Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Maranatha Baptist University is white (198 degrees awarded). There were 16.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (12 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Maranatha Baptist University is General Education (33 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (13 degrees) and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Maranatha Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (56 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), and EDUCATION. (66 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maranatha Baptist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,768,286 people), Secondary school teachers (500,511 people), Education administrators (303,577 people), Postsecondary teachers (202,871 people), and Other managers (195,360 people).

The most specialized majors at Maranatha Baptist University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (56 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), EDUCATION. (66 degrees), English (8 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maranatha Baptist University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Maranatha Baptist University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (56 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), EDUCATION. (66 degrees), English (8 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maranatha Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,026,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (427,230 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,401 people), Legal services (167,142 people), and Religious organizations (156,551 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Maranatha Baptist University.

Most Common (2021)

General Interdisciplinary Studies
23 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
12 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Maranatha Baptist University was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Maranatha Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

131

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Maranatha Baptist University, which is 0.748 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (131).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Maranatha Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Maranatha Baptist University in Biblical Studies, which is 3.33 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Maranatha Baptist University in General Education, which is 6.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from Maranatha Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Maranatha Baptist University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
198 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Maranatha Baptist University is white (198 degrees awarded). There were 16.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (12 degrees).

2.62% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
114 degrees awarded
White Male
84 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Maranatha Baptist University is white female (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (84 degrees).

Operations

Maranatha Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $278k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 753k (271%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Maranatha Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 16.5M. Maranatha Baptist University employs 19 Associate professors, 13 No academic ranks and 12 Professors. Most academics at Maranatha Baptist University are Male Associate professor (12), Male No academic rank (9), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maranatha Baptist University are: Management, with 23 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Endowment

$278k

2021 Endowment

0.0865%

growth from 2020

Maranatha Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $278k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Maranatha Baptist University grew 0.0865% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $52.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Maranatha Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.4M

2021 Salaries

1.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Maranatha Baptist University paid a median of $6.4M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($16.5M) and a 1.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Maranatha Baptist University paid a total of $1.58M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Maranatha Baptist University were Associate professor with 19 employees, No academic rank with 13 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maranatha Baptist University were Management with 23 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male No academic rank
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Maranatha Baptist University was Male Associate professor with 12 employees, Male No academic rank with 9 employees, and Male Professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Maranatha Baptist University.