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Manor College Announces 0% Tuition Increase for Full-time S

Manor College announces 0% tuition increase to provide students with better opportunities for academic and financial success.

In an effort to better serve Manor College’s current and perspective full-time students, there will be no tuition increase; yes 0% for the 2016/2017 school year. While many institutions have recently announced that they will be increasing their tuition again, Manor is creating an environment that offers greater opportunities for students to succeed.

Manor College’s new President, Jonathan Peri, said, “In an era when students are concerned about costs and debt, we’re making a statement in our community and in the world of higher education: Manor cares about students and understands household economics.”

Manor’s 0% full-time tuition increase beats the national tuition increase rate average and reflects the smallest tuition increase the college has seen in over a decade. Manor’s Director of Finance and Facilities, John Winicki said, “Manor is concerned about the national rising costs of tuition. Lots of colleges are struggling with the fact that they raised their tuitions exponentially during good years. Over the long haul, we’ve stewarded that better. So we are already accessible, and a 0% increase further solidifies a strength that few others can boast.”

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For this upcoming 2016/2017 the basic full-time tuition at Manor College is $7,975 / semester, and $3,750 / semester for room and board - which is among the lowest tuition rates for a private two-year college in America. Manor College has also established its reputation on the National College Scorecard with its higher than average graduation and salary after graduation rates.

How does Manor do it? With a 10:1 student teacher ratio that enables students and faculty to have engaging conversations, individual time to answer questions, and time for mentorships beyond the classroom – Manor is setting their students up for lifelong success. Manor also has established partnerships with four-year institutions through its University Center. The University Center @ Manor College is the seamless pathway where Manor students can graduate or transfer to bachelor’s level institutions that complete the college experience, right on Manor’s very own campus.

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