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Manchester College is a coeducational liberal arts and sciences college located in North Manchester, Indiana. The United Brethren Church established the school as the Roanoke Classical Seminary in 1860. In 1889, the college shifted to North Manchester and adopted its present name. Manchester College currently occupies a 125-acre campus. Students can pursue associate of arts and bachelor’s degrees in over 55 fields of study.
Manchester College is distinguished as the first US college to offer a Peace Studies Program. Notable alumni of the college include Nobel Prize winner Paul Flory, UN official Andrew W. Cordier, inventor of Teflon Roy J. Plunkett, and several others. Manchester College’s athletes participate in NCAA Division III in soccer, baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, and track and field. Manchester College is also home to several clubs and organizations, including the Campus Interfaith Board, intramural sports, and Alpha Psi Omega.
Students attend Manchester in North Manchester, IN, 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 Bachelor'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 music, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Manchester is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580.
Manchester maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,036 students at Manchester (as of 2007-2008).
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
http://www.manchester.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 48 | accounting, marketing, business management, finance, non-profit management, business administration |
| Education and Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, education, early childhood education, social studies teaching, music teaching, science teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | English, history, political science, peace and conflict resolution, sociology, Spanish language, German language, social services, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | athletic trainer, exercise science, health and physical education |
| Medicine | 10 | pre-med |
| Science | 9 | chemistry, biology, physics |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Manchester in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 180 | 45 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Manchester had a total enrollment of 1,036 students (1,137 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 87% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Manchester offers campus housing for 923 of its 1,137 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of North Manchester, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,386 | 1,897 | 80% | 397 | 21% |
| Men | 1,326 | 983 | 74% | 195 | 20% |
| Women | 1,060 | 909 | 86% | 202 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,720 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,720 |
| Room and board | $ 8,100 |
| Room charge | $ 4,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,100 |
| 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)
Manchester has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $57,574 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $47,824 | 13 | $48,061 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $46,053 | 8 | $45,384 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $43,113 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $50,392 | 30 | $45,735 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
French Language 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
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Church of Brethren affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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