Washington Monthly lists Manchester as one of the top three in Indiana for liberal arts colleges. This ranking is based on the schools’ contribution to the public good in three broad categories: aiding social mobility for students, promoting public service and doing research.
Manchester is also listed among Washington Monthly America’s "Best Bang for the Buck" colleges — a list of schools ranked according to how well they help students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. MU is among the top 15 colleges in Indiana to be listed.