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Manchester University

North Manchester, IN·Private nonprofit·895 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

91%
Accept
895
Students
$19,268
Net Price
45%
Grad Rate
$43,600
Earnings
10 yr
$12,250
Debt

About This School

Manchester University is a private nonprofit institution located in North Manchester, Indiana with approximately 895 undergraduate students enrolled. Manchester University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,268 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $43,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. The main campus is south of Manchester City Centre on Oxford Road. The university is considered a red brick university, a product of the civic university movement of the late 19th century. The current University of Manchester was formed in 2004 following the merger of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) and the Victoria University of Manchester. This followed a century of the two institutions working closely with one another.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $19,268/year and low median debt of $12,250 are genuine strengths, but a 45% graduation rate is a serious red flag — fewer than half of students who start here finish. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, tight-knit campus and have a clear plan to stay on track, but come in with eyes open about the retention challenges that suggest many students struggle to find their fit here.

Founded
1824
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions17%
Business & Marketing17%
Education10%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences7%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Engineering3%
Communications3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

James Prescott JouleJ. J. ThomsonJames ChadwickCharles Thomson Rees WilsonBenedict CumberbatchMichael D. HigginsSamia Suluhu HassanAndre GeimMelvin CalvinÓlafur Ragnar GrímssonNorman FosterArthur Harden

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$37,090
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,090
Avg Net Price
$19,268
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants44%
Median debt at graduation$12,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
45%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
72%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White54%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (895 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Manchester University

604 E. College Ave

North Manchester, IN 46962

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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