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Manhattan University
Manhattan University says yes to 78.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $86,316 median earnings.
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Manhattan University sits in Riverdale proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $100,884 four years out. 36% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,744 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1150 and 1340 — near the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Manhattan University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Manhattan University received 10,432 applications and admitted 8,188 (78.5%), with 690 enrolling.
You can apply to Manhattan University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1150 and 1340; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 630 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 630 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Manhattan University compares
| Manhattan University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.9% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,400 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $86,316 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Manhattan University: $86,316 median at year ten, versus $60,236 across New York institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $53,400 regardless of where you're from. At Manhattan University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,744 undergrads, Manhattan University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
63.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Manhattan University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Manhattan University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $100,884 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $100,376 |
| Chemical Engineering | $96,134 |
| Civil Engineering | $95,877 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,802 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,262 |
| Computer Engineering | $91,394 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $89,305 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $85,538 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $83,932 |
| Marketing | $78,423 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $78,264 |
| Social Sciences, General | $75,745 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $75,594 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $74,471 |
| Biology, General | $67,229 |
| Psychology, General | $64,684 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $64,116 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $60,508 |
| Political Science and Government | $54,486 |
Median earnings for these 20 Manhattan University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $86,316 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional Manhattan University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Manhattan University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1150–1340 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Manhattan University's acceptance rate?
78.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 8,188 admitted from 10,432 applicants.
How much does Manhattan University cost?
At Manhattan University, published tuition is $53,400 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Manhattan University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Manhattan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $86,316 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Marymount Manhattan College — 82.6% admitted
- Le Moyne College — 83% admitted
- Keuka College — 68.1% admitted
- Molloy University — 81.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.