Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Manchester University, we project that on average students will pay $20,990, while the advertised price of attendance is $52,998. That’s a difference of $32,008.
| Year | Net in-state price at Manchester University | In-state sticker price at Manchester University |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $20,990 | $52,998 |
| 24-25 | $20,530 | $51,837 |
| 23-24 | $20,081 | $50,702 |
| 22-23 | $19,367 | $48,900 |
| 21-22 | $18,024 | $47,362 |
| 20-21 | $20,226 | $47,046 |
| 19-20 | $17,936 | $45,954 |
| 18-19 | $17,938 | $45,026 |
| 17-18 | $18,308 | $44,248 |
| 16-17 | $18,657 | $43,152 |
| 15-16 | $20,687 | $42,237 |
| 14-15 | $18,317 | $40,917 |
| 13-14 | $19,596 | $39,742 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Manchester University this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $28,112, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $13,976. That's a difference of $14,136.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Manchester University |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $13,976 |
| $30K-$48K | $14,123 |
| $48K-$75K | $18,369 |
| $75K-$110K | $22,856 |
| >$110K | $28,112 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Manchester University, over the last five years 51% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Manchester University.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Manchester University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 31% |
| Asian | 52% | 45% |
| Black | 33% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 55% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 36% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 39% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Manchester University has 1,303 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 55% of students are female.
And about 57% of students are white.