
Manhattan Christian College offers intercollegiate athletics under the Thunder name. Reported sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country running, soccer, and volleyball; the teams available to a particular student depend on the current men's and women's rosters and competition schedule.
Prospective athletes should check the athletics department's current association, division, team offerings, and eligibility rules rather than assume MCC competes in the NCAA. Playing on a varsity team is also different from joining an informal game or recreational activity, and admission to the college does not guarantee a roster place or athletic aid.
Student involvement at Manhattan Christian College has included a Campus Planning Committee, Drama Club, and Nursing Home Ministry. These examples illustrate different ways students may participate in campus decisions, performance, and service.
Organizations can change with student interest and leadership, so applicants who want a particular group should confirm that it is active in the current term. MCC also reports choral groups and a drama or theater group. Participation requirements and audition opportunities, where applicable, should be checked separately.
Manhattan Christian College reported total enrollment of 160 students in the supplied 2024-25 institutional figures. Its small size is relevant when comparing course schedules and student activities with those of a larger university, but enrollment alone does not establish a particular classroom experience.
The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1, and 31 first-time degree-seeking students were enrolled full time. The college also reported 20 incoming transfer students. In a separate geographic breakdown, 42% of students were Kansas residents and 48% came from other U.S. states; those percentages should not be treated as a complete description of the entire enrollment. Prospective students who need a particular course sequence should check when required classes are offered.
Everyday student life at Manhattan Christian College reflects both its small enrollment and its Christian mission. Students can engage through classes, faith-related activities, arts, service, athletics, and college-sponsored support services, while also living or spending time in the surrounding Manhattan community.
The college reports personal or psychological counseling for students and a student-run campus newspaper. Experiences may differ for residential students, commuters, and students taking courses in other formats. Applicants comparing MCC with a larger campus should look at the current activities calendar and course schedule to see which opportunities fit the times they will actually be on campus.
Jolliffe Hall Library is Manhattan Christian College's reported main campus library. For students in biblical studies, ministry, and other programs, its usefulness depends on access to the books, research materials, and assistance required for particular assignments.
Students who expect to conduct substantial research should check the library's current catalog, database access, borrowing rules, and hours. Online and commuting students should specifically ask what electronic resources they can use remotely and how to obtain materials the library does not hold.
Total enrollment
160Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
31Total staff
8 full time, 16 part timeVeterans affair office
NoVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-country running
Soccer
Volleyball
Data 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.