Manchester University's published cost of attendance is $49,993. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $13,875, middle-income families pay around $16,607, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,151.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $49,993 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,135 |
| Room and Board | $12,625 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,188 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,805 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,875 |
| $30–48k | $16,109 |
| $48–75k | $16,607 |
| $75–110k | $21,075 |
| $110k+ | $26,151 |
Manchester University's published cost of attendance is $49,993. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $13,875, middle-income families pay around $16,607, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,151. Azimuth ranks Manchester University #821 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Manchester University's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to financial aid, though the affordability rank indicates that post-graduation debt service remains a meaningful consideration relative to peer institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,854, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,398; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,989, median federal debt of $26,854 projects to a monthly payment of about $303 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Manchester University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,989, placing Manchester University in the 12.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Manchester University sits in the 29.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Manchester University #995 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields. Kinesiology is the largest program with 28 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $52,218, performing at 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs enrolls 24 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $64,722, while Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the largest cohorts. Among higher-earning programs, Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,644 at 0.9× the national benchmark, and Accounting achieves median 4-year earnings of $75,295 at 1.0× benchmark performance. The concentration in Business — the institution's dominant program family — anchors the overall earnings profile and shapes the long-term financial outcomes for most graduates.
