Introduction and Overview: Manna University is an institution dedicated to training future leaders through biblical higher education. The school's main campus is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with branch campuses and counseling centers in many places, such as Abilene, Texas, and Aguascalientes, Mexico. It offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs, including Christian counseling, Christian leadership, theology, etc., and all courses can be completed online. The student population is small, with 221 undergraduate students and 72 graduate students.

History and Founding Time: Its predecessor was Manna Christian College, founded by Jerry Daly on the campus of Manna Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1978, with the aim of training future pastors and church leaders. Later, it became the Grace Leadership Academy on the campus of Grace Church in Chapel Hill, and then the Grace Theological Seminary established in the fall of 2000. As the college developed and began to offer undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees, in 2020, the board of directors decided to restart the college as Manna University.

School Strength

Faculty: Courses are taught by professionals in various disciplines who have many years of practical experience in their respective fields. The teacher-student ratio is 1:10, which can provide students with more personalized teaching and guidance.

Academic achievements: The school's courses have been nationally recognized for academic achievements and online learning, winning regional and national awards every year, and its degree programs have also been recognized by some professional organizations.

Institutional nature: Private, non-profit, religious-related (non-sectarian) higher education institutions.

Educational philosophy: Committed to providing students with the best education and support in the most cost-effective way, adhering to the biblical worldview, believing that education should be both affordable and accessible to meet the unique learning needs of each student, focusing on cultivating students' spiritual growth and practical ability, helping students discover and realize God's call on their lives, and promoting the development of God's kingdom in the world through biblical higher education.

Key disciplines: Christian counseling, Christian leadership, theology, cross-cultural studies, worship ministry and other religious-related disciplines are its key disciplines.

Department settings: No clear division of departments.

Ranking: It does not appear in the common comprehensive university rankings, but it may have a certain position in the religious colleges or specific online education rankings, and has a certain reputation and reputation in the field of biblical higher education.

Cost: The school claims that its education is affordable, 69% of students can receive financial aid or scholarships, and accepts the U.S. Military Education Benefits Act (GI Bill), and also provides interest-free payment plans.

Campus environment: The main campus is located in Fayetteville and cooperates with the Manna Church to use the church's venues and resources. The campus environment may have a strong religious atmosphere, providing students with a quiet and focused learning environment. Other branch campuses and tutoring centers also provide convenient learning places for local students.