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Manhattan College, also known as MC, is a private, Roman Catholic college of liberal arts situated in Riverdale, New York, United States. It was established in 1853 as the Academy of the Holy Infancy. After a few name and status changes, it was finally renamed as Manhattan College in 1863. The College offers various undergraduate and graduate programs in diverse areas of study.
MC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. Their teams participate in men’s and women’s baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball. They compete in the College’s 19 NCAA, Division 1 and have won several championships. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Jaspers and Lady Jaspers.
Bronx, NY is home to Manhattan College. Bronx is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Manhattan College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 615.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Manhattan College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 3,471 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Manhattan College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Manhattan College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Manhattan College
Manhattan College Pky
Bronx, NY 10471-4098
General Phone: (718) 862-8000
http://www.manhattan.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 196 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering |
| Business and Management | 193 | sales and marketing, finance, accounting, business and related services |
| Education and Teaching | 151 | special ed, school counseling, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, educational administration |
| Liberal Arts | 84 | English, sociology, international relations, political science, economics, history, general studies, peace and conflict resolution, ... |
| Media | 60 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer engineering, computer and info science, computer science |
| Science | 17 | biology, biochemistry, physics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 11 | nuclear medical tech, radiation therapist, health service and sciences |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Manhattan College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 658 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 121 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Manhattan College had a total enrollment of 3,471 students (3,253 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 69% |
| New Jersey | 14% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Manhattan College offers campus housing for 2,100 of its 3,253 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,513 | 2,808 | 51% | 728 | 26% |
| Men | 2,962 | 1,516 | 51% | 376 | 25% |
| Women | 2,551 | 1,292 | 51% | 352 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 615 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,140 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,140 |
| Room and board | $ 9,770 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Manhattan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 275800)
Manhattan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $102,614 | 16 | $93,817 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $82,715 | 17 | $74,741 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $65,990 | 30 | $65,185 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $52,833 | 3 | $52,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $81,915 | 66 | $74,004 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 82 | 159 |
| Track | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| Basketball | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 59 | 96 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manhattan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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