Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Manhattan College is a private institution established in 1853 with urban setting located at Riverdale. It is ranked 13 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $50,848. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,060. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Undergraduates can choose from many majors within the schools of arts, business, engineering, science, and education and health, and graduate students can earn master’s degrees in fields such as education and engineering. At Manhattan, students make the most of their studies by visiting the career center, which offers a mentor program and internship services. Beyond academics, Manhattan students can check out more than 80 campus clubs or jump on the subway to explore all the museums, restaurants and concerts that New York City has to offer.

#13 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Urban
Location Riverdale, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1853
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
3,060 Undergraduates
Website https://manhattan.edu

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Engineering
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$70,398
Cost of Attendance
$35,872
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $43,480
Outstate Tuition Fee $43,480
Room and Board Fees $18,440
$58,003 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

82% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$75 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition Application, Paper based Application

For International Students

-- Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Mar
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Apr
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$27,065 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$24,550 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $70,398
92% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application April 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarships
Total Worth --
Eligibility Incoming students
Minimum Criteria top 15% of the Manhattan College applicant pool
Requirement for maintenance minimum of 12 credits at Manhattan College and maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Awards
Total Worth --
Eligibility Incoming students
Minimum Criteria top 25% of the Manhattan College applicant pool who have demonstrated outstanding extracurricular accomplishments
Requirement for maintenance minimum of 12 credits at Manhattan College and maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Chancellor’s Awards
Total Worth --
Eligibility Incoming students
Minimum Criteria students with high academic performance
Requirement for maintenance minimum of 12 credits at Manhattan College and maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Performing Arts Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000 per year
Details The Performing Arts Scholarship is available to talented students who have been accepted into the freshman class and demonstrate exceptional ability in the area of instrumental or vocal music. Auditions are required to be considered for a Performing Arts Scholarship.
Athletic Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Athletic scholarships and their amounts are determined exclusively by the Athletic Department. These scholarships are renewable, subject to a student remaining academically eligible, and in accordance with specific conditions determined by the Athletic Department.
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Students

3,060 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
85% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
60% Students graduate within 6 years