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Manhattanville College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 989
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 83%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 61%

Located in Purchase, New York, Manhattanville College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Manhattanville College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Manhattanville College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Manhattanville College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Manhattanville College is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Manhattanville College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,380

Cost of attendance at Manhattanville College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,380

Cost of attendance at Manhattanville College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Manhattanville College received on average $27,740 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,740
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 78 30% $5,103 $398,060
Other Federal Grant 78 30% $5,585 $435,655
State Grant/Scholarships 72 27% $3,217 $231,615
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 261 99% $25,290 $6,600,652
Total Grant & Scholarships 262 100% $27,740 $7,267,922

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Manhattanville College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Manhattanville College students is 61.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.4%.

61.2%

  • asian 42.9% 3 students
  • African American 53.1% 26 students
  • white 66.3% 132 students
  • unknown 26.7% 4 students
  • hispanic 62.5% 75 students
  • International Students 60.0% 27 students
  • Mixed Race 53.8% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Skyline Conference
  • Basketball Skyline Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Skyline Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Manhattanville College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Manhattanville College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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