Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan Christian College is a private university in Manhattan, Kansas, enrolling about 146 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 100.00% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,860 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $19,126
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,213 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 146 82.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.29%
- Average SAT Score: 1020
Manhattan Christian College: what the data shows
Common questions about Manhattan Christian College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Manhattan Christian College?
Manhattan Christian College is located in Manhattan, KS (ZIP 66502-4801).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Manhattan Christian College public or private?
Manhattan Christian College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Manhattan Christian College cost?
Published tuition: $19,126.
Average net price after aid: $24,213.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,218 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,496 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,125 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,489 |
| $110,001+ | $24,466 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $76,504.
How hard is it to get into Manhattan Christian College?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1020 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Manhattan Christian College?
Total enrollment: 146 students.
About 82% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Manhattan Christian College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.29%.
First-year retention: 76.7%.
What do graduates of Manhattan Christian College earn?
Median earnings: $40,023 six years after entry; $48,860 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,250.
46.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Manhattan Christian College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (32 completions)
- CIP 390201 (19 completions)
- CIP 520201 (5 completions)
- CIP 240102 (4 completions)
- CIP 390705 (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Manhattan Christian College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 44.29%; median earnings $48,860 at 10 years; net price $24,213. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$19,126
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Manhattan Christian College was $19,126.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,213
2024 Value
In 2024 Manhattan Christian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,213.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$96,852 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,213 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$76,504 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Manhattan Christian College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
56.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Manhattan Christian College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Manhattan Christian College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,642 | $13,642 | $15,525 |
| 2014 | $13,642 | $13,642 | $18,967 |
| 2015 | $14,290 | $14,290 | $18,609 |
| 2016 | $14,986 | $14,986 | $18,875 |
| 2017 | $15,418 | $15,418 | $20,878 |
| 2018 | $16,260 | $16,260 | $21,285 |
| 2019 | $16,850 | $16,850 | $25,199 |
| 2020 | $17,250 | $17,250 | $20,501 |
| 2021 | $17,605 | $17,605 | $21,141 |
| 2022 | $17,914 | $17,914 | $23,908 |
| 2023 | $18,424 | $18,424 | $23,608 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100.00% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1020
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Manhattan Christian College in 2024 is 146 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.29% 100% Completion Time
44.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.29% of students graduating from Manhattan Christian College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Manhattan Christian College.
Return on Investment
$24,250 Median Student Debt
$48,860 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.63% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
404.48% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Manhattan Christian College.
Top Programs by Completions
5 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 39.0201: 19 completions
CIP 52.0201: 5 completions
CIP 24.0102: 4 completions
CIP 39.0705: 4 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 32 completions
Most popular programs at Manhattan Christian College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Manhattan Christian College graduates.
About
Manhattan Christian College is a private non-profit institution located in Manhattan, KS, offering 5 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 146 students. The admission rate is 100.00%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1020. The institution maintains a 44.29% graduation rate. Approximately 46.81% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Manhattan, KS 66502-4801
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Manhattan Christian College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Manhattan Christian College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $19,126 and average net price is $24,213 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Manhattan Christian College?
The admission rate is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Manhattan Christian College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Manhattan Christian College reports midpoint SAT about 1020 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Manhattan Christian College earn?
Median earnings are $40,023 six years after entry and $48,860 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Manhattan Christian College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Manhattan Christian College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,250.
How big is Manhattan Christian College?
Total enrollment is about 146 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Manhattan Christian College public or private?
Manhattan Christian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Manhattan, KS.
Is Manhattan Christian College an HBCU?
No. Manhattan Christian College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Manhattan Christian College a tribal college?
No. Manhattan Christian College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Manhattan Christian College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Manhattan Christian College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.9%).
Is Manhattan Christian College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Manhattan Christian College: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.