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Manhattan Christian College

Manhattan, KS·Private nonprofit·146 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. a private nonprofit school with 146 students.

100%
Accept
146
Students
$24,213
Net Price
44%
Grad Rate
$38,800
Earnings
10 yr
$24,250
Debt

About This School

Manhattan Christian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Manhattan, Kansas with approximately 146 undergraduate students enrolled. Manhattan Christian College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,213 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $38,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Manhattan Christian College (MCC) is a private Christian college in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It was founded in 1927 as Christian Workers University. The institution's name was changed to Manhattan Bible College in 1930 and Manhattan Christian College in 1971.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 55% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention suggest that a significant share of students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, the median debt at graduation is a relatively low $13,000, and if you're specifically called to ministry or Christian service — the school's entire identity — it can offer a tight-knit, mission-driven community of 132 students that a large university simply can't replicate. Just go in clear-eyed that median earnings of $38,800 a decade out reflect the ministry-focused career paths this school prepares you for, not a limitation to overlook.

Founded
1927
Setting
Small city
Religious Affiliation
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Avg Faculty Salary
$5,504

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing16%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1020

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$19,126
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,126
Avg Net Price
$24,213
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$23,218
$30–48k$19,496
$48–75k$24,125
$75–110k$26,489
$110k+$24,466

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants47%
Median debt at graduation$24,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
44%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$24,250
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$34,600
Female graduates$25,100

Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$24,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White76%
Black12%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian1%
Two or more races2%
American Indian/Alaska Native2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (146 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Manhattan Christian College

1415 Anderson Ave

Manhattan, KS 66502-4801

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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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