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Chances of getting into Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
80%
Admission Difficulty for Maranatha Baptist Bible College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into MBBC and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at MBBC is 80%.  It ranks #19 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. Maranatha Baptist Bible College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 212 out of 264 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 61 percent (SAT 930/1230 ACT 20/27). Maranatha Baptist Bible College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.38. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 66% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Maranatha Baptist Bible College is a prized outcome for many students.

The MBBC application fee is $50 and applications are due by Dec 31.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Maranatha Baptist Bible College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.38 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1080 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Maranatha Baptist Bible College is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

MBBC SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
930-1230
Applicants Submitting SAT 
19%
SAT Scores for Maranatha Baptist Bible College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 430
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for Maranatha Baptist Bible College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1230
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Maranatha Baptist Bible College?

Students who get into Maranatha Baptist Bible College score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 930-1230. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 930 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 780. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1080 out of 1600. MBBC ranks #13 in Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score. 19 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Maranatha Baptist Bible College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >88%
1080 to 1230 Avg + 80%-88%
930 to 1080 Avg - 68%-80%
780 to 930 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 780 Low <53%
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MBBC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
55%
ACT Scores for Maranatha Baptist Bible College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Maranatha Baptist Bible College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into MBBC?

MBBC regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-27. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #12 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score. 55 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Maranatha Baptist Bible College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >89%
23 to 27 Avg + 80%-89%
20 to 23 Avg - 70%-80%
17 to 20 Reach 57%-70%
Less than 17 Low <57%
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MBBC GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.38*
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Maranatha Baptist Bible College?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into MBBC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Maranatha Baptist Bible College was 3.38 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.38 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as MBBC accepts 80% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Maranatha Baptist Bible College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 34.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.38 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

High School Class Rank

63% of Maranatha Baptist Bible College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Maranatha Baptist Bible College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 38%
Top 50% of class 63%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Maranatha Baptist Bible College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 158 106 264
Accepted 131 81 212
Acceptance Rate 83% 76% 80%
Enrolled 84 55 139
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 64% 68% 66%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Dec 31, 2022
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Dec 31, 2022.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Maranatha Baptist Bible College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Maranatha Baptist Bible College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Maranatha Baptist Bible College Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Maranatha Baptist Bible College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239071 IPEDS survey data for Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

FAQs

Does Maranatha Baptist Bible College prefer SAT or ACT?

19% of students submit their SAT scores to MBBC. 55% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Maranatha Baptist Bible College?

80% of those who apply are granted admission to MBBC. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Maranatha Baptist Bible College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1230. 19% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Maranatha Baptist Bible College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 27. 55% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.