- Acceptance rate: 53% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $16,384 a year (2022–23)
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Manna University reported an acceptance rate of 53% for fall 2024.
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Manna University GPA requirements
Manna 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 Manna University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Manna University acceptance rate
Manna University admitted 49 of 93 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 53%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Manna University (formerly Grace College of Divinity) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with 202 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Manna 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 |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Manna University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Manna 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,384 a year at Manna 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
How selective is Manna University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Manna University admitted 53% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Manna University?
No. Manna University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Manna University?
A lot: Manna University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Manna University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Manna University admitted 53% 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.
What GPA do you need to get into Manna University?
Manna University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to 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.
What is Manna University's acceptance rate?
Manna University's acceptance rate was 53% for fall 2024: it admitted 49 of 93 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Manna University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Manna University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Manna University consider legacy status?
No. Manna University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Manna University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,384 a year at Manna University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Manna University?
Yes. Manna University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Manna University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Manna 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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