Manchester University

What Manchester University does

Manchester University is a private, nonprofit liberal arts university headquartered in North Manchester, Indiana, with a second campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded in 1889 and operating with 501–1,000 employees. The institution offers 70+ undergraduate areas of study, plus graduate and professional programs including the Doctor of Pharmacy (launched 2012, with the 10th anniversary of its inaugural class in 2026), Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Athletic Training with a unique full-time clinical model, Accelerated BSN, MBA, MS in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, and MS in Pharmacogenomics. Course delivery is supported by Canvas LMS, with the Manchester Online channel extending doctoral-level programs (notably the Pharm.D. Distance Pathway) to remote learners. Differentiated offerings include the only globally available Bachelor's degree in Peace Studies, a championship-level collegiate esports program (established 2019, nine GLEC Championships), and a quantum sensor research collaboration with Fermilab on the Quandarum project (silicon spin qubits for axion detection). Core technology also includes the Spartan Success intervention network powered by Starfish, Maxient for Title IX reporting, and TouchNet for payments.

The university's business model is anchored by recurring tuition and fees (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, online), with tuition held flat across an undergraduate's four years and undergraduates paying an average of 37% of the listed price out of pocket (100% receive financial aid). Auxiliary recurring revenue comes from on-campus housing and dining across five residential halls. One-time and event-based revenue includes conference, wedding, retreat, and camp services on both campuses, youth esports summer camps ($40 day / $150 overnight), alumni travel programs (a 9-day Northern Italy trip starting at $4,999 with Collette; a $6,400 Seoul esports study trip with Gen.G), and ticketed alumni athletic events. Philanthropic revenue flows through the Give/Donate channel. The GTM motion is multi-modal: direct-to-consumer via the manchester.edu website and Request for Information forms segmented by modality and student type, event-driven recruitment (Black & Gold Day, Preview Week, campus visits), community-led growth via Spartan Stories testimonials, and channel partnerships with Gen.G (esports), Collette (alumni travel), and Earth Charter Indiana (regional environmental conference). Customer segments span first-year, transfer, international, veteran, online, and graduate/professional students, plus 19 NCAA Division III athletic programs and athletes across 21 sports (rising to 20 with women's flag football in Fall 2027). Recent strategic emphasis has been on experiential and international program expansion (Seoul study trip, Northern Italy alumni travel), research partnerships (Fermilab, Stockholm University), and athletic portfolio expansion.

Name

Manchester University

Legal name

Manchester University

Website

https://manchester.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Manchester University is a private, nonprofit liberal arts university operating two Indiana campuses (North Manchester and Fort Wayne), offering 70+ undergraduate and graduate programs including Pharm.D., DPT, MBA, and the only global Bachelor's in Peace Studies, with championship esports and tuition locked across four years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Women’s Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Liberal arts university
• Graduate programs
• Online degrees
• Pharmacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

North Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral): Core recurring revenue stream from undergraduate programs (North Manchester campus), graduate and professional programs (Fort Wayne campus), and online/distance programs including the Pharm.D. Distance Pathway, MBA, MS in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, MS in Pharmacogenomics, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Master of Athletic Training. Pricing not publicly listed per credit/term in provided sources; tuition is held flat across an undergraduate's four years.
2. Room and Board (Housing & Dining): Recurring revenue from on-campus housing (East Hall, East Street Apartments, Garver Hall, Helman Hall, Oakwood Hall) and dining services for residential students.
3. Conference, Event, Wedding and Retreat Services: One-time and event-based revenue from renting campus facilities, catering/food services, lodging options, weddings/banquets, retreats, camps, and conferences on both the North Manchester and Fort Wayne campuses.
4. Youth Esports Summer Camps: Annual summer-camp revenue from the Super Smash Bros. esports camps — $150 per student for the overnight camp (grades 7–12) and $40 per student for the daytime camp (grades 3–6).
5. Alumni Travel Programs: One-time trip-fee revenue from sponsored alumni travel experiences, e.g., the 9-day Northern Italy trip (pricing starts at $4,999, in partnership with Collette) and the $6,400-per-student Manchester Esports trip to Seoul, South Korea (in partnership with Gen.G).
6. Athletic & Alumni Ticketed Events: Event-based revenue from ticketed alumni events such as the Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees outing ($100 individual / $140 VIP) and the Fort Wayne Football Club alumni night ($30/ticket including food and beverage).
7. Donations and Giving: Philanthropic revenue via the Give/Donate channel ("Give Now," "Give Today") supporting scholarships, facilities, and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Manchester University is a private, nonprofit liberal arts university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across two Indiana campuses (North Manchester and Fort Wayne) and online. It offers more than 70 areas of study including pharmacy, physical therapy, athletic training, nutrition, pharmacogenomics, business, and peace studies, supplemented by NCAA Division III athletics, a championship-level esports program, student support services, and event/conference services.

Product overview

Manchester University is a private university in Indiana offering a single integrated portfolio of on-campus and online educational programs (rather than a software platform with modules). The portfolio is anchored by its on-campus undergraduate and graduate offerings at the North Manchester campus (with 70+ areas of study, including the only globally offered Bachelor's degree in Peace Studies) and graduate/professional programs at the Fort Wayne campus. Layered on top of the academic core are degree-bearing products such as the Manchester Online suite (Doctor of Pharmacy Distance Pathway, MBA, Online Applied Degrees in Business Management/Accounting, and online Master's degrees in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics and in Pharmacogenomics), plus the MU Esports Program and Spartans Athletics, all supported by student services including Counseling Services and the Starfish-powered Spartan Success platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MU Spartans: Athletics brand for Manchester University's NCAA Division III athletic programs, used on the official athletics site muspartans.com. Includes Spartans, Manny the mascot, and the 'Spartans' identity referenced in news coverage and events.
• Manchester Esports

Products and services

• Manchester University Main Campus Programs Undergraduate and graduate on-campus degree programs offered at the North Manchester, Indiana campus, covering 70+ areas of study including Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Work, Sport Management, and Peace Studies.
• Manchester Online Online degree programs offered by Manchester University including the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Distance Pathway, Master of Business Administration, Online Applied Degrees in Business Management and Accounting, and online master's degrees in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics (NGx) and Pharmacogenomics (PGx).
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Doctor of Pharmacy program offered both on-campus and via the Distance Pathway online; launched in 2012 with the inaugural class graduating in 2016.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Flexible, specialized one-year MBA program with tracks including Accounting, Healthcare, and Management; offered online and in-person at the Fort Wayne campus.
• Master of Athletic Training (MAT) On-campus Master of Athletic Training program with a fully immersive clinical model; uniquely allows students to be full-time at clinicals with no conflicting classes.
• Master of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics (NGx) Online MS degree in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics offered entirely online by Manchester University.
• Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics offered both online and on-campus by Manchester University, with a related online Graduate Certificate in Pharmacogenomics also offered.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) On-campus Doctor of Physical Therapy program offered at Manchester University's Fort Wayne campus with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) On-campus Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program offered at Manchester University.
• MU Esports Program Competitive collegiate esports program established in 2019 with nine GLEC Championship wins; supports titles including League of Legends, Super Smash Bros., and (effective Fall 2026) Mario Kart World.
• MU Spartans Athletics (NCAA Division III) Championship-caliber NCAA Division III athletics program with 20 NCAA-sanctioned sports, including new women's flag football to launch Fall 2027.
• Counseling Services Free, confidential counseling services available to all enrolled Manchester University students (up to eight sessions per semester) at both North Manchester and Fort Wayne locations, including individual, couple, and group counseling plus Spartan Success (Starfish-powered) outreach.
• Esports Summer Camp Annual youth esports summer camp focused on Super Smash Bros., held at the North Manchester campus; in its third year (2026), it includes a $40 day camp for rising 3rd–6th graders and a $150 overnight camp for rising 7th–12th graders, directed by Director of Esports Garrett Schieferstein.
• Conference Services Conference and event services at both North Manchester and Fort Wayne campuses, including catering, lodging, weddings/banquets, retreats, and summer camps using Manchester's facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Undergraduate students pay an average of just 37% of the listed price out of pocket.
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• ColletteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 June 2027Tour operator partnering with the Manchester University Office of Alumni Relations to deliver the 9-day Northern Italy alumni travel experience (June 17–25, 2027) starting at $4,999, featuring Venice, Verona, the Dolomites, pasta making, wine tastings, and Murano glassblowing.
• Earth Charter IndianaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 September 2026Co-host of the first Regional Student Environmental Conference on September 28, 2026, organized by Manchester University's Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement in partnership with Earth Charter Indiana. The free conference is open to high school and college students in the northeast Indiana region and features a plenary by entomologists "The Bug Chicks."
• Community Foundation of Wabash County (CFWC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Co-partner with Manchester University, JPR, and the Manchester Mile committee on the Manchester Mile project — a corridor from Wayne Street and College Avenue down to Market Street and Main Street connecting campus to downtown North Manchester. The groundbreaking for phase one was held on May 6, 2026.
• Stockholm UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Stockholm University and Manchester University researchers conducted a joint study finding that human eggs may use chemical signals (chemoattractants in follicular fluid) to select the most suitable sperm for fertilization, suggesting a microscopic form of female choice that could contribute to unexplained infertility cases.
• Gen.GflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Manchester University eSports announced a partnership with Gen.G, described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students, including brothers Gabriel and Garrett Armstrong on the League of Legends team. The partnership extends to a 21-day Manchester Esports and Esports Management trip to Seoul, South Korea (May 7–31, 2027) at $6,400 per student, offering course credit for BUS 202 International Business or BUS 430 Esports Management, with tuition by Gen.G, airfare, hotels, and most meals included.
• PrefireminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 December 2025Manchester University eSports announced a partnership with Prefire, a hand-warming technology company. No additional operational details about the partnership were disclosed in the source beyond the announcement alongside the Gen.G partnership.
• Fermilab (Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025Manchester University is a research partner with Fermilab on the Quandarum project, which aims to develop a novel quantum sensor combining silicon spin qubits with cryogenic readout technology to detect axions (candidate dark matter particles). The project is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Quantum Information Science Enabled Discovery program (one of 25 initiatives totaling $71 million). Fermilab leads the project; over five years, the team plans to scale by integrating thousands of spin qubits onto a silicon chip.
• DiraqcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025Diraq, a quantum computing company, is a partner on the Fermilab-led Quandarum project alongside Manchester University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Chicago. The project develops silicon spin qubits with cryogenic readout technology for axion detection.
• University of Wisconsin-MadisoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025Co-research partner with Manchester University on the Fermilab-led Quandarum quantum sensor project developing silicon-spin-qubit axion detectors.
• University of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025Co-research partner with Manchester University on the Fermilab-led Quandarum quantum sensor project developing silicon-spin-qubit axion detectors.
• Starfish by HobsonscoreTechnology or IntegrationStarfish powers Manchester University's Spartan Success student-success and retention network (manchester.starfishsolutions.com/starfish-ops/support/login.html?tenantId=9115), enabling faculty/staff flags, counseling referrals, and intervention team coordination.
• Canvas by InstructurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas is Manchester University's learning management system (canvas.manchester.edu), supporting online and on-campus course delivery across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
• Great Lakes Esports Conference (GLEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference affiliation under which Manchester Esports competes and has won nine GLEC Championships; GLEC will support Mario Kart World beginning Spring 2027.
• Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference affiliation comprising 10 universities; Manchester University competes at the NCAA Division III level in the HCAC.
• Hands of Hope (Wabash County victim advocacy)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHeidi Vandermark, a victim advocate from Hands of Hope, is referenced as Manchester University's Victim Advocate resource for students affected by sexual misconduct and other crises.
• Parkview Behavioral HealthminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerParkview Behavioral Health (1-800-284-8439) is listed as an after-hours area mental health urgent care and inpatient referral partner for Manchester University students in crisis.
• Bowen CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBowen Center (1-800-342-5653) is listed as an after-hours area mental health urgent care and inpatient referral partner for Manchester University students in crisis.
• Maple Heights Behavioral Health HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMaple Heights Behavioral Health Hospital (1-855-605-5484) is listed as an after-hours area mental health urgent care and inpatient referral partner for Manchester University students in crisis.
• Park Center (Parkview Health affiliate)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPark Center, an affiliate of Parkview Health, operates the Walk-In Clinic (24/7 phone 260-471-9440; hours 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily) referenced as a Manchester University crisis-resource partner.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anderson University (Indiana): Small private Christian liberal arts university in Anderson, Indiana with comparable undergraduate and graduate offerings, NCAA Division III athletics, and a similar tuition-lock/financial-aid positioning. Closest comparable in size and faith-based mission within Indiana.
• University of Saint Francis: Catholic university headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana — operating in the same city as Manchester's graduate/professional campus. Overlaps directly in healthcare-focused graduate programs (nursing, pharmacy-adjacent) and competes for the same regional professional-student pool.
• Taylor University: Small private Christian liberal arts university in Upland, Indiana with similar residential undergraduate model, NCAA Division III athletics (Crossroads League), and tight-knit community recruitment narrative. Highly comparable in mission, scale, and target student.
• Indiana Wesleyan University: Large Christian university in Marion, Indiana with extensive online graduate and adult-learner programs. Comparable on tuition predictability, faith-based identity, and online/distance offerings — though materially larger than Manchester.
• Huntington University: Small private Christian liberal arts university in Huntington, Indiana in the same northeast Indiana region. Comparable size, faith-based identity, NCAA Division III athletics in the Crossroads League, and rural Midwest recruitment base.
• Wabash College: Highly selective private liberal arts college for men in Crawfordsville, Indiana with strong NCAA Division III athletics (Little Giant brand). Comparable on small-campus community positioning and Midwest liberal arts identity, though differs on single-sex model.
• Hanover College: Small private liberal arts college in Hanover, Indiana with NCAA Division III athletics (HCAC conference peer of Manchester) and similar residential undergraduate model. Directly comparable on conference-level athletic competition and small-college enrollment scale.
• Earlham College: Private liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana with comparable small-college scale, NCAA Division III athletics (HCAC peer), and faith-related (Quaker) heritage. Comparable on tuition-dependence and small-residential-campus economics.
• University of Evansville: Private university in Evansville, Indiana offering undergraduate and graduate programs including a Doctor of Physical Therapy and pharmacy-adjacent health sciences. Comparable on private-institution size, healthcare program portfolio, and NCAA Division I athletics — though D1 differs from Manchester's D3 model.
• Franklin College: Small private liberal arts college in Franklin, Indiana affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Comparable size, NCAA Division III athletics (HCAC peer), tuition-dependent revenue model, and Midwest small-college recruitment base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/manchesteruniv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ManchesterUniv/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ManchesterUniv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/edu/school?id=18353
• Instagraminstagram.com/manchesteruniversity

Compliance7 records

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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