
Courtesy of Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan Christian College is a private Christian college founded in Manhattan, Kansas, in 1927 to prepare students for Christian service. It began as Christian Workers University, later operated as Manhattan Bible College, and adopted its current name as its academic offerings broadened.
That history still shapes the college: biblical studies and ministry remain central, while students can also pursue fields such as business. Prospective students should distinguish Manhattan Christian College from nearby Kansas State University; they are separate institutions with different admissions, degree, and financial aid policies.
Manhattan Christian College organizes its undergraduate education around biblical and theological study, ministry preparation, and selected professional fields rather than a large network of separate schools. Its offerings include Bible or biblical studies, theological and ministerial studies, specialized ministries, and business administration.
Program names, delivery formats, and degree requirements can differ. A student considering a ministry career should compare the courses and supervised experience in a particular program, while a business applicant should check how much biblical coursework the degree requires. The current academic catalog is the appropriate place to confirm available majors, course sequences, and any opportunities to combine MCC study with coursework elsewhere.
Manhattan Christian College is in Manhattan, Kansas, near Kansas State University. Its location gives students access to a larger college-town community, but MCC and Kansas State operate independently.
Students considering courses or activities at another institution should not assume enrollment at MCC provides access to them; any arrangement needs separate approval. Manhattan Regional Airport serves the area. For commuters, housing location and transportation costs may matter as much as distance from campus: first-year students are permitted to park a car at the college.
Manhattan Christian College states a Christian educational purpose centered on preparing students for service and leadership. Biblical teaching and faith formation are part of its institutional identity, not merely optional extracurricular activities.
Applicants should review the current mission statement, student handbook, and degree requirements to understand how that identity affects coursework, chapel or community expectations, and conduct policies. A stated mission describes what the college intends to do; it is not, by itself, evidence that every student will have the same experience.
Name of the institution
Manhattan Christian CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: SmallInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Religious affiliation
Protestant (Christian Churches and Churches of Christ)School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1927Manhattan Christian College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degreeData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.