About Manhattan College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
4,232
Website
www.manhattan.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
Manhattan College is a private not-for-profit college headquartered at Riverdale, New York and was established in 1853 by the brothers of Christian schools. This college was started by Saint John Baptist de la Salle. Its religious affiliation is Roman Catholic.
It focuses on quality education for all. The college campus is picturesque and is located in the Bronx, a 35-minute ride from the heart of Manhattan. It is offering 100 distinct programs in its 6 campuses. The college boasts of having 90% of its students in reputed companies and graduate schools.
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College acceptance rate is 71%.
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The graduation rate is 71%. The student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Online Education at Manhattan College
Reviews
Some of the popular reviews by the students are as follows
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Faculties help the students to grow both ethically and professionally.
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Industry-aligned academics are offered in the college
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Good infrastructure and labs are available for the students.
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Placement record is higher compared to others.
Rankings
The rankings of the college according to US News are as follows
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It is ranked 6 in Best colleges for veterans
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It ranked 350 in Business Programs
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It ranked 35 in Engineering Programs
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
1070 - 1260
ACT Range
23 - 27
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Manhattan College Admissions
All students are required to hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited college or university in order to get admitted to online Manhattan College graduate programs. The college is also expecting students to have three years of professional work experience. The candidates are required to submit an application form to the college for admissions. The requirements of the admissions for the various programs may vary accordingly and the applicants need to meet them to get admitted into their preferred courses at the college.
Application Process at Manhattan College
The candidates must submit the following to complete their application
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Application: The candidates can submit their application to Manhattan College through online, or by downloading and filling out the PDF at home.
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Application Fee: The applicants are required to pay the application fee of $75 for each program and they should note that the application fee is non-refundable. The candidates have to send a cheque or money order of $75 to the address mentioned on the official website to pay their application fee.
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Personal Essay: The applicants will be required to write one personal essay using either the college’s essay topic or one of the common application essay topics that are available in the online application. The maximum word limit of the essay should be 650.
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Letters of Recommendation: For letters of recommendation, there will be unique requirements for each program
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Two letters of recommendation should be submitted by the applicants seeking admissions for the M.B.A. program
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Two letters of recommendation should be submitted by the applicants seeking admissions for the M.S. in Organizational Leadership
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The applicants can even submit an additional letter if they feel that will better support their application. The applicants are recommended to get the Professional recommendations from the individuals who know them in an occupational setting, preferably a current or former supervisor. To succeed in a difficult program and the applicant’s career goals, references should be able to speak to their ability
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For a minimum cumulative GPA, there will be unique requirements for each program
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The applicants seeking for the M.B.A. program should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
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The applicants seeking for the M.S. in Organizational Leadership should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
The minimum cumulative GPA was made on the basis of courses taken in achieving a Manhattan College bachelor’s degree. The other considered factors may be the applicant’s work experience and GPA on most recently taken courses. The applicants should send the official, sealed transcripts from each academic institution they have attended by including community college coursework to the address given on the website. Through their own web services or through vendors, the transcripts will be issued electronically by many schools. Candidates should specify that their transcript(s) be sent to the email ID as this will advance the delivery of their transcript(s) and the completion of their application.
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Resume or CV: Applicants should submit a current business resume which lists any relevant professional experience, including title, dates and full-time or part-time status.
Manhattan College Admissions Requirements for International Students
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The international students must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if their native language is not English, as per the Manhattan College requirements
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All the international baccalaureate school transcripts that are submitted by the international students should be official and translated into English
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The applicants can contact World Education Services for a course-by-course evaluation of credits
Manhattan College Admissions Requirements for M.B.A. Program
Candidates to this program are required to meet the following as per the college requirements:
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The candidates should have earned a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
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The candidates should submit the current resume to the college
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Attestation to the applicant’s intellectual ability and ability to complete the program, they should submit two letters of recommendation
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Applicants should submit an essay mandatorily which reflects program interest as well as personal and professional goals
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if the student has less than three years of related work experience, they are required to have a GMAT score of 500
Manhattan College Admissions Requirements for M.S. in Organizational Leadership Program
Candidates to this program are required to meet the following as per the college requirements:
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The candidates should have earned a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75
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The candidates should submit the current resume to the college
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Attestation to the applicant’s intellectual ability, leadership potential and ability to complete the program, they should submit two letters of recommendation
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Applicants should submit an essay mandatorily which reflects program interest as well as personal and professional goals
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The applicants must have had work experience of at least three years
Transfer Credit Policy at Manhattan College
Students will be informed of the number of transfer credits granted within a few weeks of receiving an acceptance decision. When the specific work completed at accredited institutions whose quality and course content have been approved by the college then credits will be granted for that specific work. At Manhattan College, usually, the transfer students must earn fifty percent (50%) of the credit necessary for graduation. If the “P” grades only represent a “C” or better grade as defined by the regulations of the institution of origin, they will be accepted. At Manhattan College, the grades that earned at other institutions will not be transferred to the student’s record.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$34,143
Average Annual Cost
$39,300
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$3,308
Room And Board
$16,220
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,100
Total One Year Cost
$62,128
Being a not for profit institute, the expense to attend the college is quite above average. It is because the college not only provides quality education but sets new standards for the students to meet newer heights in academics and to also give students practical experience so that they can meet the requirements of the outer world.
If we look at the average net price of the university it sums to $34,143. Whereas the average annual cost for tuition is $39,300. To sum it up, the total one year cost to attend the Manhattan College amount to $62,128.
To know more about the breakdown of the total one year cost to attend visit official website or explore our program and tuition page.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
82%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$368
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Civil Engineering
91 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
64 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
53 Graduates
Psychology, General
49 Graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, an...
43 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
42 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
38 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
36 Graduates
General Sales, Merchandising and Re...
34 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
25 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
25 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
23 Graduates
Biology, General
22 Graduates
Computer Science
21 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
18 Graduates
Computer Engineering
17 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
17 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
14 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
13 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
13 Graduates
Political Science and Government
13 Graduates
Sociology
13 Graduates
History
10 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
10 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
9 Graduates
Mathematics
9 Graduates
Philosophy
9 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
9 Graduates
Economics
8 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
7 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
5 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
3 Graduates
Physics
3 Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs
3 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
2 Graduates
Chemistry
1 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
1 Graduates
Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,654
Socio-Economic Diversity
29%
Part-time
5%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$83,054 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 70% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
70%
Undergrads in College Housing
57%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Jaspers
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
272
Total Female Athletes
270
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $16,870 per year. Several dining and meal plan options are available for the students at MC. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At MC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 57% male and 43% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$65,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$243 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$21,651
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,432
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,333
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$20,230
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$31,340
$30K - $48K
$28,900
$48K - $75K
$26,964
$75K - $110K
$26,873
> $110K
$26,288
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$4,954,302
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,083,039
The college consists of a dedicated office for financial aid administration and maintenance. 89% of the students in this college received federal, state or institutional aid. Manhattan College FAFSA code/Federal School code is 002758.
There are various financial aids available such as Athletic Financial aid and Veteran aid along with the Grants, Graduate Assistantships, Loans, and special programs. Some of them are mentioned below.
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Pell grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, TEACH Grant, Federal Subsidized, Unsubsidized Loans, and Federal Work-study are the Federal aids available for the students.
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Manhattan College Grant, Trustee Grant, Presidential Scholarships, Dean's Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Provost Award, Business Scholar's Award is the Institutional aid available.
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Excelsior Scholarship, Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program, Higher Education Opportunity Program, and Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) are the State aid available.
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Yellow Ribbon Program and Post 9/11 GI Bill are the two of the Military aids available.