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New York, New York is home to Manhattan College. New York 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 Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, engineering, and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 620. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Manhattan College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Manhattan College has 3,425 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. 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. Manhattan College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Manhattan College
Manhattan College Pky
Bronx, NY 10471-4098
General Phone: (718) 862-8000
Admissions Phone: (713) 862-7200
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 862-7178
http://www.manhattan.edu
Manhattan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 179 | finance, business and related services, sales and marketing, business management, accounting |
| Engineering | 143 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering |
| Education And Teaching | 118 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, special ed, physical education teaching, educational administration |
| Liberal Arts | 70 | English, political science, international relations, sociology, history, economics, general studies, peace and conflict resolution, ... |
| Media | 61 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 50 | computer engineering, computer science, computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Science | 30 | biology, biochemistry |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 15 | nuclear medical tech, radiation therapist, health service and sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Manhattan College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 597 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 112 | 11 |
In 2005, Manhattan College had a total enrollment of 3,425 students (3,135 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 51% |
| New Jersey | 21% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Manhattan College offers campus housing for 1,841 of its 3,135 (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 | 4,712 | 2,708 | 57% | 701 | 26% |
| Men | 2,119 | 1,220 | 58% | 332 | 27% |
| Women | 2,593 | 1,488 | 57% | 369 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (713) 862-7200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,600 |
| Room and board | $ 8,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Manhattan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 275800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 862-7178
Manhattan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $90,033 | 13 | $79,702 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $72,159 | 15 | $65,509 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $55,945 | 25 | $54,315 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $48,688 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 115 | $73,174 | 54 | $63,515 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113 | 119 | 232 |
| Track | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 85 | 143 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
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
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manhattan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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