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Manna University

#1497 in US ranking Fayetteville, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,801
Tuition & fees
$8,150
Avg. aid
$3,954
Receiving aid
50%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
53%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
80%
Median salary
$26,682
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Manna University?

Manna University's institutional accreditor is the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), through its Commission on Accreditation. Institutional accreditation concerns the university as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of a particular professional program.

Accreditation is an important consideration for federal student-aid eligibility and can matter when students seek further education. It does not require another college to accept a transfer course: the receiving institution decides how, or whether, that course applies to its own degree. Nor does institutional accreditation by itself establish that a program meets a state's professional licensing requirements. Students with transfer, graduate-school, or licensure plans should confirm the requirements of the receiving institution or licensing board before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at Manna University?

Manna University is not an open-admission institution. Its reported first-year admissions criteria require a secondary school record, secondary school GPA, and recommendations; SAT and ACT scores are neither required nor recommended.

Applicants should use the university's current application instructions to identify the forms and transcripts required for their particular credential. The reported criteria do not establish a universal minimum GPA. English-proficiency evidence may be considered, but TOEFL is not listed as a blanket requirement. Graduate applicants should expect requirements to differ from those for first-year undergraduates and should check their intended program for any additional materials.

In a reported first-year admissions cycle, Manna received 93 applications and admitted 49 students, an acceptance rate of approximately 53%. Sixteen admitted applicants enrolled. Because this is a small applicant pool, the rate may change considerably from year to year and is not a prediction of an individual applicant's chances.

What are the application fees and waivers at Manna University?

The reported application fee for Manna University is $50. Applicants should confirm the amount displayed for their application type before submitting payment, since graduate, transfer, and other application processes may differ.

An application fee is separate from tuition, course charges, and any deposit requested after admission. Applicants who need a fee waiver should ask the admissions office whether one is available and how to request it before paying: a later request should not be assumed to produce a refund.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Manna University?

Students should not assume that enrolling at Manna University provides access to an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. Participation through another college would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement, not simply proximity to an ROTC host campus.

Anyone considering ROTC should ask both Manna's admissions office and the prospective host unit whether Manna students can participate, whether required ROTC classes fit their degree schedule, and how credits would be recorded. Scholarship eligibility and any service obligation are determined under the applicable military program's rules.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Manna University?

Transfer applicants should prepare to submit records of previous college work and obtain a course-by-course evaluation from Manna University. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions.

Manna reports accepting Advanced Placement credit and credit for life experience, but applicants should not assume that every examination, training experience, or previously completed course will satisfy a degree requirement. Ask the registrar or admissions office for a written evaluation showing which credits transfer, how they apply to the intended major, and how many credits must still be completed at Manna. This is especially important for ministry or graduate-study plans that depend on particular prerequisite courses.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Manna University?

Students interested in international study should establish whether their Manna University program has an approved study-abroad or overseas ministry option before planning around one. An international service trip, if offered, is not automatically equivalent to a credit-bearing semester abroad.

For any proposed overseas course or placement, the practical questions are who operates it, whether Manna awards or accepts the credit, what academic supervision is required, and how travel costs and financial aid are handled. Students should obtain academic approval before committing to a third-party program.

Manna University Admissions Factors

Acceptance rate
53%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
53%
North Carolina
75%
US
78%

33% of admitted students enrolled (16 of 49)

Manna University Admissions

Applicants
Total: 93
Admission
Total: 49
Enrolled
Total: 16
Women
Men

How to Apply to Manna University

Application fee

$50

Manna University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 4
Out-of-state: 4

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 16
Transfer: 25

Manna University Admission Requirements

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Considered but not required

Admission test scores

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Considered but not required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Data last updated on November 2, 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.

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