Private Nonprofit Graduate Strong 78/100

Manna University

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Fayetteville, North Carolina

About Manna University

Thinking about Manna University, a college in North Carolina where more students graduate in Theology than anything else? The four things worth knowing are what it actually costs after aid, whether you would get in, whether students finish, and what they earn after they do.

Manna University is a private nonprofit institution offering graduate degrees based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It enrolls 183 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Every figure on this page is reported by the federal government, not supplied by the college, so it can be compared like for like against anywhere else you are looking.

Acceptance
52.7%
Graduation
50%
Net Price
$15,210
Median Earnings (10yr)
—
Enrollment
183
Student : Faculty
10:1

Accreditor Association for Biblical Higher Education
Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

These four scores answer one question: compared with similar colleges, is this one worth the money? Each runs 0 to 100 and is judged only against its peer group (4-Year Selective), so a community college is never marked down for not being Harvard. Everything is computed from federal data. Nobody can pay to move a score, and a pillar with missing data is left unscored rather than guessed.

Strong
78/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Selective
Outcomes 66
Value —
Affordability 62
Selectivity 81

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Manna University admits 52.7% of applicants, which makes it moderately selective, and realistic if you meet the academic profile.

Acceptance Rate
52.7%
Moderate
SAT Range (25th–75th)
—
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
—
Not reported
Test Policy Test Optional Applicants choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Manna University is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Becoming less selective ↑ 5.0 pts since 2019
95%2019100%202095.5%2021100%2022100%2023

Cost & Financial Aid

Ignore the sticker price. What matters is the net price, which is what a typical family pays here after grants and scholarships come off. At $15,210 a year on average, it sits below what private nonprofit colleges charge nationally. That still leaves most families a gap to cover, but a manageable one. Figures are College Scorecard 2023-24.

The average hides a wide spread by household income, so it is worth estimating what a family at your income would actually pay before treating this as the price.

Average Net Price
$15,210
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
33%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
18%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees
$9,105
Room & Board (off-campus)
$18,408
Books & Supplies
$800
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$13,932
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,783

Application fee: $50 (one-time, due at submission)


Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$13,450
Median percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Dependent students $6,500 ↓ $6,950
Independent students $11,584 ↓ $1,866
Female students $10,500 ↓ $2,950
Male students $9,500 ↓ $3,950
Dependent students: 17.1% (2,296 students)Independent students: 30.4% (4,091 students)Female students: 27.6% (3,708 students)Male students: 24.9% (3,355 students)Overall Median$13,450
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $8,944, less than completers ($13,450), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

50% of students who start here finish within six years, and 75% come back after first year. Roughly half finish on that timeline, so budget for the possibility of a longer run. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

Completion and earnings carry the most weight in this college's score, and how the UCD Score weighs each measure sets out exactly how they are combined.

6-Year Graduation Rate
50%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
75%
Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Manna University has not reported graduate earnings. Where that figure is missing, the programs section below is the better guide, since pay follows the field you study more closely than the college you attend.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
—
Earning > $25K
—
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$33,000$34,000$35,000$37,000$38,0006 yrs8 yrs

Who Studies Here

Who you would actually be sitting next to: 183 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Worth knowing: 60% study part-time, so many are working alongside classes.

Total Enrolled
183
Part-Time
60%
First-Generation
—

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
White 42.1% 77
Hispanic 18.6% 34
Black 12.0% 22
Other 8.8% 16
Asian 1.6% 3
White: 42.1% (77 students)Hispanic: 18.6% (34 students)Black: 12.0% (22 students)Other: 8.8% (16 students)Asian: 1.6% (3 students)Total183

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Manna University. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Midsize City Fayetteville, North Carolina
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
73% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Semester scheduling structure
Designation
Religiously affiliated

What You Can Study

After that comes the national picture for Philosophy & Religion graduates, which shows what the field pays across every college rather than just this one.

Manna University offers a varied set of programs: 16 distinct programs across 2 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

12 Programs
4 Programs

Faculty & Resources

There are 10 students for every instructor here: small classes, and staff who are likely to know your name.

Student : Faculty
10:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Endowment
$513,268
Modest endowment
Avg Faculty Salary
$10,162
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

8 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
Full Professors 8 100% $10,162

Pros & Cons of Manna University

No college is right for everyone. Here is where Manna University is likely to suit you and where it may not, based on the same figures shown above.

Read against a single profile these cut both ways, which is why it helps to put two colleges side by side on the same measures rather than judging one in isolation.

PROS
  • Below-average net price
  • Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
  • Tight-knit, close community feel
  • Flexible part-time enrollment options
CONS
  • Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
  • Below-average completion rate
  • Modest first-year retention
  • Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel
Best for: Based on the data, Manna University is a fit for working adults or students needing part-time study options; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Manna University

The questions families ask most about Manna University, answered straight from the federal data rather than from the college's own marketing.

Is Manna University hard to get into?
Admissions at Manna University are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 52.7%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.
What is the acceptance rate at Manna University?
52.7% of applicants are admitted. Around half get in, so a solid application has a real chance. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
How much does Manna University cost?
Budget around $15,210 a year. That is the net price, what families typically pay once grants and scholarships come off, not the sticker price. Your own figure depends on household income, so treat this as a midpoint rather than a quote. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
What is Manna University known for?
Mostly Theology, Religion/Religious Studies, Pastoral Counseling. Those are the fields where it awards the most degrees, which is a better guide to where the teaching strength sits than any reputation ranking. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
Is Manna University accredited?
Yes. Manna University is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
How many students attend Manna University?
183 students. Small enough that you will recognize faces across campus, and small enough that course choice can be limited. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
What is the graduation rate at Manna University?
50% finish within six years. That leaves a meaningful share who do not finish on that timeline, so budget for the possibility of a longer run. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
Is Manna University a public or private college?
It is Private Nonprofit. Private nonprofit, so the sticker price is higher but institutional aid is often larger too.
Where is Manna University located?
Manna University is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
What programs does Manna University offer?
16 different programs, most commonly Theology, Religion/Religious Studies, Pastoral Counseling. If the subject you want is not among them, check the full list before applying rather than assuming it is offered.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Manna University?
10 students per instructor. Low enough that staff are likely to know who you are. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

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