Manchester University
North Manchester, IN · Private
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Manchester University admitted 71.1% of applicants university-wide (2,318 of 3,262).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 71.1% | 2,318 | 3,262 |
| In-state | 64.3% | 900 | 1,400 |
| Out-of-state | 60.0% | 300 | 500 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 68.2% | 1,287 | 1,886 |
| Women | 74.9% | 1,014 | 1,354 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,318 admitted students, 341 enrolled (14.7% yield).
Manchester University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1000–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Manchester University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $49,993/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,135 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,625 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $49,993/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,875 |
| $30k–48k | $16,109 |
| $48k–75k | $16,607 |
| $75k–110k | $21,075 |
| Over $110k | $26,151 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $24,000 (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $21,000 (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $18,000 (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Manchester Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $24,000 (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $21,000 (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Faculty Scholarship — $18,000 (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
Manchester University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Personal Reference Contact Information
- Final Official Transcript Validating Graduation
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Personal Reference Contact Information
- Final Official Transcript Validating Graduation
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Manchester University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Manchester University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $51,504
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 46.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 66%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,854
- At graduation
Manchester University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Manchester University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Visual & performing arts (7%), Social sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 67% of class sections have under 20 students.
Manchester University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.