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Students attend Manchester in North Manchester, Indiana, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is proud of its Church of Brethren status. Manchester is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Manchester has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Manchester is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
Manchester has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,104 students at the school (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Manchester. The school has a residential or campus feel. Manchester offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Manchester values student athletics, and belongs to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Manchester College
604 College Ave
North Manchester, IN 46962
General Phone: (260) 982-5000
Admissions Phone: (260) 982-5055
Financial Aid Phone: (260) 982-5066
http://www.manchester.edu
Manchester awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 73 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, education, early childhood education, math teaching, art education, ... |
| Business And Management | 60 | accounting, business management, finance, small business management, non-profit management, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | English, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, peace and conflict resolution, economics, social services, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | exercise science, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 9 | pre-med |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Manchester in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 221 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 3 |
In 2005, Manchester had a total enrollment of 1,104 students (1,081 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 88% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
Manchester offers campus housing for 923 of its 1,081 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of North Manchester, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,484 | 1,084 | 73% | 330 | 30% |
| Men | 736 | 480 | 65% | 160 | 33% |
| Women | 748 | 604 | 81% | 170 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (260) 982-5055
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,470 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,470 |
| Room and board | $ 6,850 |
| Room charge | $ 4,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 550 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Manchester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (260) 982-5066
Manchester has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $51,187 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $58,375 | 5 | $55,294 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $48,121 | 14 | $42,068 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $46,695 | 7 | $40,855 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $52,235 | 28 | $43,964 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manchester Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Church of Brethren affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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