Safety Score
5.96 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
North Manchester, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Manchester University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,175-student campus.
- 5.96
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,683
- Rank of 3,050
- #37
- IN rank
- 1,175
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Manchester University reports 5.96 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,683 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 5.96
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,683
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 2
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Manchester University decreased from 9 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesManchester University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in North Manchester, IN, enrolling approximately 1,175 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 16 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #37 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,175 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Manchester University is "Rape" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 1.36 incidents per 1,000 students, Manchester University reports 337% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2683
See peer comparison
State Rank (IN)
#37
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Manchester University percentile rank 12.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2683 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Manchester University reports 337% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $37,135
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,135
- Avg Net Price
- $18,805
- Median Debt
- $26,854
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 45%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 71%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 45%
- Retention Rate
- 66%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $43,024
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $51,504
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 81%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyManchester University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 60% (5 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 28 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 16 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 33 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Manchester University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
IN
Manchester University
5.96 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Edward Waters University
5.96 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Brooklyn Law School
0.85 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, FL · 1,175 enrolled
Safety Score 5.96
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, NY · 1,174 enrolled
Safety Score 0.85
Tohono O'odham Community College
Sells, AZ · 1,176 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Rochester University
Rochester Hills, MI · 1,173 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Dixie Technical College
Saint George, UT · 1,172 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Manchester University nationally (rank #2683), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manchester University safe?
Manchester University has a safety score of 5.96 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,683 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Manchester University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Manchester University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does Manchester University have fire safety data?
Yes. Manchester University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Manchester University's Safety Profile
Manchester University in North Manchester, IN enrolls 1,175 students and has a safety score of 5.96 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2683 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 9 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Manchester University's 5.96 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Manchester University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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