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Manhattan College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,063
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 75%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 77%

Located in Riverdale, New York, Manhattan College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Manhattan College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Manhattan College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Manhattan College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,220

Cost of attendance at Manhattan College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,220

Cost of attendance at Manhattan College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Manhattan College received on average $29,475 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,475
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 288 38% $4,925 $1,418,508
Other Federal Grant 299 40% $5,713 $1,708,298
State Grant/Scholarships 277 37% $3,806 $1,054,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 743 98% $26,233 $19,491,039
Total Grant & Scholarships 755 100% $29,475 $22,253,537

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Manhattan College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Manhattan College students is 77.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.8%.

77.1%

  • asian 71.2% 37 students
  • African American 70.3% 26 students
  • white 80.0% 440 students
  • unknown 70.0% 7 students
  • hispanic 74.4% 148 students
  • International Students 54.8% 17 students
  • Mixed Race 88.9% 16 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Manhattan College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Manhattan College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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