Manchester University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Manchester University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in North Manchester, Indiana, with 988 undergraduates. It admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $19,367 a year (2022–23)

Manchester University GPA requirements

Manchester University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Manchester University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Manchester University acceptance rate

Manchester University admitted 2,318 of 3,262 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Admission requirements

What Manchester University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Manchester University's admissions office before you apply.

Manchester University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Manchester University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,367 a year at Manchester University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Manchester University?

Manchester University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Manchester University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Manchester University?

Manchester University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,318 of 3,262 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

Does Manchester University accept AP credit?

Yes. Manchester University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Manchester University?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,367 a year at Manchester University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Manchester UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.