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Manna University

Manna U

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28314-2343

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Close-knit campus

Manna University is a private urban institution in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 169 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $20,170.

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100%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
169Students
10:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
$20,170Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Manna University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$7,163
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$23,618
Average Net Price$20,170
Median Debt at Graduation$13,450
Monthly Payment (10yr)$143

Net Price by Family Income

$30–48K$16,723
$75–110K$23,618

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Negative
  • •60% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
169
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 11%
Hispanic 14%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 25%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.2%
Freshman Retention60.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,431

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham58 mi
CLT Charlotte112 mi
RIC Richmond192 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
New York, NY475 mi · ~13h 43m drive
Hartford, CT575 mi · ~16h 37m drive
Providence, RI620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Albany, NY594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Syracuse, NY572 mi · ~16h 31m drive
Rochester, NY564 mi · ~16h 18m drive
Buffalo, NY541 mi · ~15h 38m drive
Philadelphia, PA397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Pittsburgh, PA376 mi · ~10h 52m drive
Harrisburg, PA378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Newark, NJ471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Washington, DC286 mi · ~8h 16m drive
Baltimore, MD320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Atlanta, GA322 mi · ~9h 18m drive
Charlotte, NC107 mi · ~3h 5m drive
Raleigh, NC53 mi · ~1h 32m drive
Miami, FL647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
Orlando, FL472 mi · ~13h 38m drive
Tampa, FL532 mi · ~15h 22m drive
Nashville, TN446 mi · ~12h 53m drive
New Orleans, LA737 mi · ~21h 17m drive
Richmond, VA191 mi · ~5h 31m drive
Chicago, IL664 mi · ~19h 11m drive
Detroit, MI548 mi · ~15h 50m drive
Minneapolis, MN1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive
St. Louis, MO668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
Kansas City, MO904 mi · ~26h 7m drive
Indianapolis, IN511 mi · ~14h 46m drive
Columbus, OH405 mi · ~11h 42m drive
Cleveland, OH469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Milwaukee, WI730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
Dallas, TX1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
Houston, TX1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive
Austin, TX1139 mi · ~32h 54m drive
San Antonio, TX1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive
Los Angeles, CA2222 mi · ~64h 11m drive
San Francisco, CA2402 mi · ~69h 23m drive
San Diego, CA2184 mi · ~63h 6m drive
Seattle, WA2375 mi · ~68h 37m drive
Portland, OR2382 mi · ~68h 49m drive
Denver, CO1459 mi · ~42h 9m drive
Phoenix, AZ1886 mi · ~54h 29m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1827 mi · ~52h 47m drive
Honolulu, HI4779 mi · ~138h 4m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)58 miles
Rental car
87 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
116 min$70-116
Charlotte (CLT)112 miles
Rental car
168 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
224 min$134-224

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