- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $19,367 a year (2022–23)
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Manchester University reported an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Manchester University reviews each application.
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.
Manchester University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in North Manchester, Indiana, with 988 undergraduates.
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 factor | Status |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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
Is Manchester University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Manchester University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Manchester University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Manchester University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How many applicants get into 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.
What GPA do you need to get into Manchester University?
Manchester University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Manchester University?
A lot: Manchester University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Manchester University test optional?
Check Manchester University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Manchester University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What do students pay at Manchester University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,367 a year at Manchester University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Manchester University if a parent went there?
No. Manchester University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Manchester University ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Manchester University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Manchester University?
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.
Before you apply, check Manchester University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- 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.
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