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Manhattanville is in White Plains, Georgia. White Plains is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Manhattanville issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Manhattanville include drama and performing arts, fine arts, and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Manhattanville scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 610 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Manhattanville are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,826 students study at the school (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at Manhattanville. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Manhattanville can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Skyline Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Manhattanville College
2900 Purchase St
Purchase, NY 10577
General Phone: (914) 694-2200
Admissions Phone: (800) 328-4553
Financial Aid Phone: (914) 323-5357
http://www.manhattanville.edu
Manhattanville awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 188 | elementary school teaching, special ed, educational administration, English teaching, early childhood education, education courses, math teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 135 | history, political science, English, creative writing, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, economics, American studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 99 | business management, operations management, finance, business communications, non-profit management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 66 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Fine Arts | 38 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Media | 23 | communication studies |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | dance, theatre design |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Manhattanville in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 357 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 241 | 19 |
In 2005, Manhattanville had a total enrollment of 2,826 students (2,231 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 80% |
| Part-Time | 20% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 50% |
| Connecticut | 12% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Manhattanville offers campus housing for 1,241 of its 2,231 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of White Plains, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,233 | 1,920 | 59% | 644 | 34% |
| Men | 1,077 | 631 | 59% | 229 | 36% |
| Women | 2,107 | 1,269 | 60% | 413 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 328-4553
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,920 |
| Room and board | $ 10,688 |
| Room charge | $ 6,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,340 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Manhattanville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 276000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (914) 323-5357
Manhattanville 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 | calendar year | 15 | $76,487 | 11 | $80,896 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $57,964 | 15 | $57,393 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $44,563 | 18 | $45,403 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 43 | $59,730 | 45 | $58,016 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Skyline Conference |
| Baseball | Skyline Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manhattanville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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