by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 716 undergraduates in 2020, MBU is a very small, private university located in Watertown, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, MBU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MBU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MBU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Baptist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MBU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", MBU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our MBU for Veterans Guide.
MBU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
MBU has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 716 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 519 (72.5%). Part-time attendance was 197 (27.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 519 | 197 | 716 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MBU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MBU #925 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MBU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MBU Diversity Guide.
MBU has a total of 240 student athletes, 148 men and 92 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $735,555 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $699,834 |
| Net | $35,721 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Maranatha Baptist University Athletics