10-yr median earnings
$51,504
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · North Manchester, Indiana
Manchester University
Manchester University is a private nonprofit institution in North Manchester, Indiana. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $51,504
- 10-yr median earnings
- 71.1%
- Acceptance rate
- $18,805
- Avg net price / yr
- 45.5%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
Manchester University pairs above-median former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 27%
- former-student earnings, US
- 71.1%
- acceptance rate
- 45.5%
- 150%-time completion
- +20%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
Town: Distant
Carnegie: Master's (S)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Manchester University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
D
College Value Score
46/100
Manchester University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings B
$51,504
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price D
$18,805
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
45.5%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$26,854
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A
81.1%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
66.3%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$18,805
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
45.5%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 45.5%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Manchester University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Manchester University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Manchester University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$51,504 Top 27% higher than 73% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Manchester University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $51,504 | #1373 of 5103 | 73rd |
| Average net price | $18,805 | #2847 of 5020 | 43rd (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 45.5% | #3283 of 4858 | 32nd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 936 | #2248 of 5462 | 59th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
936
Undergraduate enrollment
71.1%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
45.5%
150%-time completion
$51,504
10-yr median earnings
66.3%
First-year retention
How Manchester University ranks in Indiana
State rank among 126 reporting Indiana colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Manchester University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $51,504 | #42 of 126 | 67th |
| Average net price | $18,805 | #43 of 96 | 55th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 45.5% | #66 of 87 | 24th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 936 | #40 of 100 | 60th |
Highest former-student earnings in Indiana
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $101,253 | $42,513 |
| 2 | University of Notre Dame | $99,980 | $26,780 |
| 3 | Chamberlain University-Indiana | $92,405 | $16,149 |
| 4 | Butler University | $77,235 | $36,041 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $72,424 | $14,600 |
| 6 | Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Anderson | $72,424 | - |
| 7 | Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis | $72,424 | - |
| 8 | Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic South Bend | $72,424 | - |
| 9 | Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic New Albany | $72,424 | - |
| 10 | Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Columbus | $72,424 | - |
| 11 | Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Kokomo | $72,424 | - |
| 12 | Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Richmond | $72,424 | - |
| 42 | Manchester UniversityThis school | $51,504 | $18,805 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 71.1% |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Manchester University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$13,875 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$16,109 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$16,607 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$26,151 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Manchester University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $37,135 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $37,135 |
| Average Net Price | $18,805 |
44.7%
Pell Grant Rate
70.0%
Federal Loan Rate
$26,854
Median Debt
$285/mo
Monthly Payment
2013–2023: what Manchester University costs has stayed close to flat
Average net price moved -4.4% over 10 years, from $20,151 to $19,268 in nominal dollars. The median college measured over the same span moved +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $20,1512023 · $19,268
Over the same years, enrollment went -24.7% (1,188 → 895 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
White 50.6%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
International 0.4%
Student body at a glance
53.7%
Female
33.7%
First Generation
Outcomes
66.3%
Retention Rate
$43,024
Median Earnings (6yr)
66.8%
Earning Over $25K
81.1%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 45.5% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 66.3% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $43,024 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $51,504 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 66.8% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 81.1% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $26,854 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $285/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 11 | 134 | $61,198 | $75,295 | $25,917 |
| First Professional | 1 | 69 | $136,031 | $136,031 | $212,484 |
| Master's | 1 | 39 | - | - | - |
Top programs at Manchester University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical S…
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
$136,031 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$75,295 median earnings
- Health/Medical Preparatory…
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
$64,722 median earnings
- Marketing
Marketing
$63,919 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$63,644 median earnings
- Sports, Kinesiology, and P… $52,218
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$52,218 median earnings
- Natural Resources Conserva… $47,391
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$47,391 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional | 69 | $136,031 | $212,484 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 13 | $75,295 | $27,000 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | 24 | $64,722 | $24,250 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | 7 | $63,919 | $25,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 14 | $63,644 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | 28 | $52,218 | $26,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | 5 | $47,391 | - |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 7 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | 7 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | 3 | - | - |
| Genetics | Master's | 39 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 21 | - | $26,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | 5 | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Manchester University? ▼
Manchester University is a private nonprofit institution in North Manchester, Indiana. The acceptance rate is 71.1%. Undergraduate enrollment is 936 students.
How much do Manchester University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Manchester University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $51,504 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $43,024.
How much does Manchester University cost? ▼
The average net price at Manchester University is $18,805. In-state tuition is $37,135 and out-of-state tuition is $37,135. Median student debt at graduation is $26,854.
What is the graduation rate at Manchester University? ▼
Manchester University has a 45.5% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 66.3%.
Is Manchester University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Manchester University is $26,854, while former students earn a median of $51,504 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 52% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 81.1% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $285.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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