Manhattan University

4 Year
Riverdale, NY
4.5 2 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,225

Location Riverdale, New York
Website manhattan.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#227

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Manhattan College occupies a 22-acre campus in the residential Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York City, situated approximately 10 miles from Midtown Manhattan. Founded in 1853 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, this private Catholic institution operates from a traditional campus featuring a mix of Gothic and modern architecture overlooking Van Cortlandt Park. The college maintains a selective admission process and offers undergraduate and graduate programs through five academic schools, with particular strengths in engineering, business, and education. Manhattan College is known for its School of Engineering, which ranks among the oldest in the United States, and its business programs accredited by AACSB International. Most first-year students reside in one of the six campus residence halls, with housing guaranteed for all four years of undergraduate study.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,400

Costs for Manhattan University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$53,400
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$5,000
Room and Board		$18,800
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,100
Total One Year Cost		$80,500

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$66,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

72% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Manhattan University are Engineering, Business, and Education. 25% of students major in Engineering, 23% in Business, and 17% in Education.