Manhattan University Admission Requirements

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Riverdale, NY
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Manhattan University Admission Overview

Manhattan University has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Manhattan University has open admission. Eligible applicants are admitted.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Manhattan University Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

Manhattan University has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Manhattan University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.63

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.63

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Manhattan University typically have around a 3.63 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school.

The school ranks #35 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Manhattan University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	5.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	24.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	44.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	23.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	4.0%	Low
2.50 to 2.99	0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Applying

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Manhattan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Manhattan University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 31, 2027

Days left to Apply

365

Applicants have 365 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 31, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Manhattan University is $75.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Manhattan University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Manhattan University is open admission for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 78.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.63 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025