Manchester University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Manchester University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,220 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1860 and is the only college located in North Manchester, Indiana.

Manchester University is affiliated with Church of Brethren.

Academic Offerings

At Manchester University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
61
Manchester University implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and provides 61 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Pharmacy, Biology, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Manchester University student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (close to Indiana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Manchester University is below average: 55%.

Student to faculty ratio at Manchester University is pretty good: 12:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, $34,600 annually. The additional fees at Manchester University beyond tuition are about $1,300; this totals $35,900 a year.

Read the details about Manchester University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
66%
Doable
According to government data, 2,871 applications were submitted and 1,906 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

Manchester University will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Manchester University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
Manchester University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Manchester University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Manchester University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,000 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, approximately $5,700 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Manchester University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Manchester University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Manchester University
604 E. College Ave
North Manchester, Indiana
46962, USA
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