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Manhattan Christian College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 161
Religious affiliation Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 48%
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Manhattan, Kansas, Manhattan Christian is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Manhattan Christian College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Manhattan Christian emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Manhattan Christian is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Manhattan Christian is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Manhattan Christian do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

47.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,605

Cost of attendance at Manhattan Christian College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $7,489
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,605

Cost of attendance at Manhattan Christian College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average $17,865
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Manhattan Christian College received on average $12,366 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,366
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 19 46% $5,003 $95,061
Other Federal Grant 39 95% $3,313 $129,216
State Grant/Scholarships 14 34% $3,636 $50,906
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 41 100% $7,973 $326,884
Total Grant & Scholarships 41 100% $12,366 $507,006

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Manhattan Christian College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Manhattan Christian College students is 32.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 5.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.8%.

32.0%

  • African American 66.7% 4 students
  • white 30.4% 17 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Manhattan Christian College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Manhattan Christian College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)