Manhattan Christian College

What is the accreditation of Manhattan Christian College?

Manhattan Christian College holds institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation reviews the college as a whole; it should not be mistaken for accreditation or licensing approval of every individual program.

Accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility, but students must also meet aid rules themselves. It does not require another college to accept MCC credits, and it does not automatically satisfy requirements for a licensed occupation. Anyone planning to transfer or enter a regulated profession should check the receiving institution's or licensing board's requirements for the specific program.

What are the admission requirements at Manhattan Christian College?

Manhattan Christian College does not report an open-admission policy. First-year applicants should expect a college application and evidence of high school completion or an accepted equivalent, with requirements varying by applicant type and program.

The college's 2024-25 admissions reporting lists secondary-school GPA, recommendations, and admission test scores as required, and TOEFL as required for applicable applicants. Those reporting categories do not establish a current minimum GPA or test score. Before paying an application fee, applicants should confirm the current checklist - including whether SAT or ACT scores are still required - with admissions. International applicants should ask which English-proficiency tests and scores are accepted.

In the reported entering class, 55 first-year applicants were admitted from 55 applications. That small-cohort acceptance rate should not be read as a promise of admission in another year. Most enrolled first-year students who submitted a test score submitted the ACT; the reported ACT composite median was 22.

What are the application fees and waivers at Manhattan Christian College?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $25. Applicants should verify the amount on the current application before submitting it, particularly if applying to a different program or through a different admission route.

A fee waiver should not be assumed. An applicant who cannot afford the charge should ask admissions whether a waiver is available, what documentation is needed, and whether approval must come before submission. An application fee is separate from any enrollment deposit or later tuition charge.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Manhattan Christian College?

ROTC participation has been reported for Manhattan Christian College students through cooperating host institutions, rather than an Army or Air Force ROTC unit operated by MCC. A prospective cadet needs to confirm the current cross-enrollment arrangement with both MCC and the host program.

ROTC registration, course scheduling, scholarship eligibility, and any resulting military service obligation are governed by the relevant branch and host unit. Students should also confirm how ROTC coursework will fit an MCC degree plan before enrolling. Navy ROTC participation should not be inferred from the Army and Air Force arrangements.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Manhattan Christian College?

Manhattan Christian College generally accepts eligible credit from other accredited institutions and reports entry options across fall, winter, spring, and summer terms. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses toward a degree are separate decisions.

Transfer applicants should be prepared to submit official transcripts from every college attended and request a course-by-course evaluation for their intended major. The college also reports accepting some credit through Advanced Placement, CLEP, DSST/DANTES, ACE recommendations, and evaluated life experience; the applicable score, documentation, credit limit, and degree requirement still need to be confirmed. Applicants should ask admissions or the registrar about any current GPA threshold, deadline, and minimum number of credits that must be completed at MCC.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Manhattan Christian College?

Students interested in international study should establish whether Manhattan Christian College currently offers an approved option for their degree before making travel plans. A short-term trip, ministry placement, and credit-bearing study-abroad program are not interchangeable.

Before committing to a third-party or host-institution program, a student needs written approval showing which courses will transfer, how they will count toward graduation, and whether MCC or outside financial aid can be used. Those decisions can affect both the graduation timeline and the final cost.