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Manhattanville College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Manhattanville College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

84.1%
Admission Difficulty for Manhattanville College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Manhattanville College is 84.1%.  Its admission rate is the 117th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Manhattanville College and can you get accepted?

Manhattanville College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,808 out of the 3,338 who applied were admitted.

Manhattanville College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.19. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Manhattanville College?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Manhattanville College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.19 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1130 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Manhattanville College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.19

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Manhattanville College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Manhattanville College are to have around a 3.19 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.19 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Manhattanville College accepts 84% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Manhattanville College is 3.19 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #94 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Manhattanville College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Manhattanville College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.6% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.45% Good
3.50 to 3.74 11.4% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 10.09% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 19.3% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 31.58% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.58% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Manhattanville College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Manhattanville College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1020-1230

Applicants Submitting SAT 

12%
SAT Scores for Manhattanville College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 540
Math 25th Percentile 480
Composite 25th Percentile 1020
SAT Scores for Manhattanville College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 610
Math 75th Percentile 620
Composite 75th Percentile 1230
Average SAT Score 1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Manhattanville College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Manhattanville College is 1130 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1230. Students who get into Manhattanville College score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers..  Manhattanville College ranks #77 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1130 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Manhattanville College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 910, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Manhattanville College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1125, you have around a 84% chance of being admitted. A 1230 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 91% chance of getting in.

Manhattanville College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >91%
1125 to 1230 Avg + 84%-91%
1020 to 1125 Avg - 73%-84%
915 to 1020 Reach 59%-73%
Less than 915 Low <59%
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Manhattanville College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

24-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

4%
ACT Scores for Manhattanville College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 24
ACT Scores for Manhattanville College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 31
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Manhattanville College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Manhattanville College is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 29.  The school ranks #53 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Manhattanville College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Manhattanville College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Manhattanville College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 84% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 92% with a 29 ACT score.

Manhattanville College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >92%
26 to 29 Avg + 84%-92%
24 to 26 Avg - 76%-84%
22 to 24 Reach 65%-76%
Less than 22 Low <65%
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High School Class Rank

61% of Manhattanville College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 22% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Manhattanville College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 22%
Top 50% of class 61%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Manhattanville College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,045 1,292 3,338
Accepted 1,754 1,054 2,808
Acceptance Rate 86% 82% 84%
Enrolled 184 130 314
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 12% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Manhattanville College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Manhattanville College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Manhattanville College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Manhattanville College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Manhattanville College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.19 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1130 and ACT of 26 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192749 IPEDS survey data for Manhattanville College.

Last updated February 24, 2024