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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 does Manna University offer in terms of athletics?

Manna University does not list varsity sports among its reported student-athletics offerings. Applicants should not assume that it recruits athletes, competes in an NCAA conference, or awards athletic scholarships.

Recreational activity is a separate question from varsity competition. Students who want organized sports or fitness opportunities should ask about activities available in their particular term and location, especially if they expect to study primarily online.

What student groups and Associations are available at Manna University?

Student involvement at Manna University is best evaluated through its current activities calendar and student-services contacts rather than an assumed roster of clubs. A small, ministry-oriented institution may offer ways to connect through classes, worship, service, or academic events, but those activities are not necessarily recognized student-run organizations.

Applicants who want a particular kind of group - such as student government, an academic society, or a music ensemble - should ask whether it is active, who may join, and whether participation is possible for online or part-time students.

Who studies at Manna University?

Manna University reported 268 enrolled students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Its reported teaching staff included eight full-time and 21 part-time faculty members. The ratio is an institution-wide measure, not a guarantee that every class has ten students.

Its reported entering group included 16 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 25 transfer-in students. That makes transfer pathways an important consideration when evaluating the institution, although those counts do not describe every student on campus. Applicants should also avoid reading demographic counts from different reporting sources as though they share one denominator or represent the entire current enrollment.

How does student life look like at Manna University?

Everyday student life at Manna University is shaped by its Christian educational mission, small reported enrollment, and students' individual course schedules. A prospective student's experience may differ considerably depending on whether they attend classes in Fayetteville, take online courses, or combine study with work and ministry.

For an in-person applicant, useful questions include when students are normally on campus, where they meet between classes, and how newcomers connect with classmates. An online applicant should ask what live interaction, academic advising, and community activities are accessible remotely. These practical details may matter more than a general description of campus atmosphere.

What libraries are available to students at Manna University?

Manna University reports zero on-campus libraries in its institutional facilities data. That count does not, by itself, describe what electronic research materials or academic assistance students can access.

Before enrolling in a research-intensive program, students should ask for a demonstration of the resources available to them: searchable scholarly databases, electronic books and journals, help finding theological sources, and remote access outside class hours. Graduate students should also establish how they can obtain works that are not in the university's own collection.

Manna University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

268

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

10

Total staff

8 full time, 21 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Manna University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 202
Graduate: 66

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 115
Part-time: 153

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 7
Men: 3

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 34
Black or African American: 22
White: 77
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 3
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 14
Unknown: 31

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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