Experience is
Everything
Your Future Self Awaits
At Manchester University, you’ll find authentic connections, unmatched support, and a community that inspires you to grow. Step confidently toward the person you’re meant to become—surrounded by people who believe in you.
An Education Designed Around You
Manchester University offers personalized learning experiences and practical, hands-on opportunities. With dedicated mentors guiding your growth, you’ll graduate ready to excel in any career you choose.
Undergraduate: North Manchester Location
Explore over 70 programs, vibrant campus connections, and educational opportunities designed for lifelong success.
Graduate & Professional: Fort Wayne Location
Grow professionally and personally through close mentoring and cutting-edge healthcare education in state-of-the-art facilities.
Featured Programs
Master of Business Administration
Launch your career in just one year with MU’s flexible, specialized MBA.
Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)
Accelerate your path to nursing with Manchester’s 16-month ABSN.
Exercise Science & Fitness: Clinical & Rehabilitation Sciences (BS)
Launch your athletic training career with hands-on clinical experience.
Business Management (BS)
Build leadership experience and business confidence from day one.
Find Your Major
Find Your Major
Your Future, Made Affordable
Generous Aid Supports Your Goals
Invest Less. Achieve More.
Undergraduate students pay an average of just 37% of the listed price out of pocket — and for your four years as an undergrad, your tuition won’t go up.
Average annual undergraduate cost with aid applied
%
New undergrads receiving financial aid
Your Future, Made Affordable
Generous Aid Supports Your Goals
Invest Less. Achieve More.
Students pay an average of just 37% of the listed price out of pocket — and for your four years as an undergrad, your tuition won’t go up.
Average annual cost with aid applied
%
New undergrads receiving financial aid
Around Campus
Connecting Over a Meal
Students enjoy conversation and build new friendships. One of many ways Manchester fosters a strong, welcoming community.
Welcomed Like Family
Posing with Manchester’s mascot, Manny, during orientation. A celebration of new beginnings and the close-knit community that defines the student experience
Belong & Become
A Welcoming Community
Manchester just gets me. I feel like I'm a person when I'm at Manchester. I can tell you that most of my professors, if not all of them, know me by my name.
Toyin Akintelure, Pharmacy, 2024
Fully Immersed
We don't have classes during our clinicals, so we can be full-time at our clinicals, which is unique to Manchester.
Cassandra Horn, MAT, Class of 2024
Flexible Learning
What we hear from our students is that they enjoy the flexibility of an online program and the ability to schedule when they are going to engage in their learning.
W. Thomas Smith, Dean of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
News & Events
What’s New at MU
Feature Story
Manchester University, Ivy Tech partnership streamlines student transfers
Manchester University and Ivy Tech Community College will sign an agreement providing a direct pathway from Ivy Tech to Manchester for more than 40 transfer pathways at the Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana on June 25.
VP Van Vlerah selected for Council of Independent Colleges’ Executive Leadership Academy
Manchester University Vice President for Student Life Abby Van Vlerah was selected to participate in the Council of Independent Colleges’ Executive Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C.
Lucas Dargo earns Distinguished Service Award from Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association
Dr. Lucas Dargo, program director and associate professor of athletic training at Manchester University, was named the recipient of the Joe A. Harvey Distinguished Service Award by the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA) in May.
Case Studies class raises nearly $8,000 for Special Olympics
This spring, Manchester University’s senior capstone Case Studies class created and operated Spartan Paddle Co., a pickleball paddle business, with all earnings going to the Special Olympics.
Department of Education honors students, alumni at annual Celebrate Education event
Manchester University’s Henney Department of Education hosted its annual Celebrate Education event on Tuesday, April 29. The event welcomes incoming first-year students to the program and honors current students and alumni with a variety of awards.
Feature Story
Manchester University, Ivy Tech partnership streamlines student transfers
Manchester University and Ivy Tech Community College will sign an agreement providing a direct pathway from Ivy Tech to Manchester for more than 40 transfer pathways at the Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana on June 25.
VP Van Vlerah selected for Council of Independent Colleges’ Executive Leadership Academy
Manchester University Vice President for Student Life Abby Van Vlerah was selected to participate in the Council of Independent Colleges’ Executive Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C.
Lucas Dargo earns Distinguished Service Award from Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association
Dr. Lucas Dargo, program director and associate professor of athletic training at Manchester University, was named the recipient of the Joe A. Harvey Distinguished Service Award by the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA) in May.
Case Studies class raises nearly $8,000 for Special Olympics
This spring, Manchester University’s senior capstone Case Studies class created and operated Spartan Paddle Co., a pickleball paddle business, with all earnings going to the Special Olympics.
Department of Education honors students, alumni at annual Celebrate Education event
Manchester University’s Henney Department of Education hosted its annual Celebrate Education event on Tuesday, April 29. The event welcomes incoming first-year students to the program and honors current students and alumni with a variety of awards.
Manchester University offers esports summer camps
Manchester University will host its second-annual esports summer camp this June, open to community youth.
Manchester University student symposium features research from more than 50 students
Manchester University’s annual Student Symposium, showcasing undergraduate and graduate scholarly work across disciplines, was Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Chuck Surack to speak at Manchester University commencement
Chuck Surack will address the graduating classes and receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree at Manchester University’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 24, 2025
Manchester University’s MBA program named in honor of Professor Tim Ogden
Manchester University announced Wednesday, April 16, that its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program would be named in honor of Professor Timothy Ogden.
Manchester University launches pathway to Bethany Theological Seminary
In partnership with Bethany Theological Seminary, located in Richmond, Ind., Manchester University will begin offering undergraduate students the opportunity to enroll in graduate courses through Bethany.
Manchester University Peace Week begins April 21
Manchester University’s peace studies program and Campus Interfaith Board will host events for this year’s Peace Week, April 21-27, 2025.
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