College Accelerator

Graduate with a diploma and a college degree.

At Maranatha, college doesn't begin after graduation. For many students, it begins long before with the opportunity to earn a two-year Associate of Arts (AA) degree while still in high school.

Through a full Advanced Placement catalog and an on-campus partnership with the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, students can graduate with dozens of transferable college credits, or leave with their AA degree in hand.

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Fast Facts

$38,034,100

scholarship dollars earned by gradutes from 2021–2025

5,917

service hours completed by Class of '26 seniors

100%

graduation rate

Advanced Placement Coursework

A full catalog of AP courses, available on campus and through Maranatha Christian Online, for students ready to take on college-level rigor.

PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options)

Eligible juniors and seniors (3.0 GPA or higher) can take individual college courses on Maranatha's campus, earning both high school and college credit simultaneously.

Where MCA graduates are going

(this is a small sampling of schools)

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Associate of Arts Degree

In partnership with the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, students can complete a full AA degree (60 transferable college credits) without ever leaving campus.

Unlike many PSEO programs, we bring the professors to the students instead of the other way around.

Northwestern professors come to students right here on campus at MCA so that students can receive their college credit without ever having to deal with the hassles that come with typical PSEO programs.

Application opens spring of sophomore year and requires two faculty recommendations.

The College and Career Center

With there being so many colleges, careers, and opportunities available to students post-high school, it can leave many students overwhelmed and wondering where to even begin.

The College and Career Center (CCC) is here to assist students along this journey by providing in-house support, guidance, and resources to help make sure the decisions students are making align with their passions and strengths, all while encouraging them to seek God’s guidance.

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Ready for a College Head Start?

Earn transferable credits or a complete Associate of Arts degree right here on campus through our AP catalog and PSEO partnership with the University of Northwestern – St. Paul.

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