Manchester University Acceptance Rate
North Manchester, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,470
- Admitted
- 2,255
- Yield
- 12.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Manchester University's acceptance rate has risen from 74.3% in 2014–15 to 91.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,551 to 2,470 (-3%) over that period.
Its 91.3% rate makes Manchester University more selective than about 17% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 15%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (93.8% for women vs 90% for men, a 3.8-point gap). Manchester University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 12.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,551 | 1,895 | 74.3% | 431 |
| 2015–16 | 2,949 | 2,083 | 70.6% | 396 |
| 2016–17 | 2,431 | 1,715 | 70.5% | 390 |
| 2017–18 | 4,346 | 2,633 | 60.6% | 398 |
| 2018–19 | 4,253 | 2,523 | 59.3% | 408 |
| 2019–20 | 4,707 | 2,639 | 56.1% | 332 |
| 2020–21 | 4,001 | 2,816 | 70.4% | 350 |
| 2021–22 | 3,035 | 2,309 | 76.1% | 307 |
| 2022–23 | 2,871 | 1,906 | 66.4% | 257 |
| 2023–24 | 2,470 | 2,255 | 91.3% | 288 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 883 | 828 | 93.8% |
| Men | 1,572 | 1,415 | 90% |
| Unknown | 15 | 12 | 80% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Manchester University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Manchester University's acceptance rate?
Manchester University's acceptance rate is 91.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,255 admitted of 2,470 applicants).
Is Manchester University test optional?
Manchester University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Manchester University?
Manchester University received 2,470 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,255.
Is Manchester University getting harder to get into?
Manchester University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.3% in 2014–15 to 91.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.manchester.edu/.