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Manchester University
Manchester University says yes to 71.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $51,504 median earnings.
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Manchester University anchors the college town of North Manchester, IN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Church of Brethren affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $75,295 four years out. 44.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 936 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 66.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Manchester University won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Manchester University received 2,470 applications and admitted 2,255 (91.3%), with 288 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Manchester University's 71.1% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Manchester University compares
| Manchester University | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71.1% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,135 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,504 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
At $51,504, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,071). Look at Manchester University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,135 regardless of where you're from. At Manchester University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 936 — Manchester University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
46.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 54% don't — ask a Manchester University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Manchester University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,295 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $64,722 |
| Marketing | $63,919 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,644 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,218 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,391 |
Median earnings for these 6 Manchester University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,504 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 43 additional Manchester University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Manchester University?
Manchester University doesn't look at test scores; its 71.1% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Manchester University's acceptance rate?
91.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,255 admitted from 2,470 applicants.
How much does Manchester University cost?
At Manchester University, published tuition is $37,135 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Manchester University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Manchester University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,504 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Vet Tech Institute of Indiana — 75.2% admitted
- Oakland City University — 82.5% admitted
- Indiana University-East — 67.2% admitted
- Indiana University-Southeast — 84.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.