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Manhattanville College is located in Purchase, New York, United States. It was established in the year 1841 and known as the Academy of the Sacred Heart, an all girls Catholic boarding school. The college offers degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including communication studies, education, environmental studies, mathematics and computer science, and museum studies.
The men's sports teams of Manhattanville college compete in basketball, baseball, hockey, cross country, golf, track and field, soccer, tennis, and lacrosse. The women's sports teams participate in lacrosse, track and field, softball, soccer, cross country, basketball, field hockey, volleyball, tennis, and hockey. The college also has a wide variety of student clubs and organizations including the Animation Club, Christian Fellowship Club, Latin American Student Organization, Right World View, World Soccer Club, and Minds in Motion.
Manhattanville is in Purchase, NY. Purchase 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 fine arts and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 52% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at Manhattanville. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 610 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Manhattanville are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,023 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Manhattanville makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Manhattanville College
2900 Purchase St
Purchase, NY 10577
General Phone: (914) 694-2200
http://www.manhattanville.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 295 | special ed, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, English teaching, ESL instruction, reading teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 162 | English, history, sociology, political science, creative writing, Spanish language, economics, American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 152 | business management, human resources, finance, business administration, business communications |
| Therapy and Counseling | 46 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Media | 30 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Music | 22 | music |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Science | 17 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Manhattanville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 394 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 375 | 23 |
In 2007-2008, Manhattanville had a total enrollment of 3,023 students (2,621 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Manhattanville offers campus housing for 1,263 of its 2,621 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Harrison, 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 | 4,556 | 2,350 | 52% | 555 | 24% |
| Men | 1,608 | 771 | 48% | 182 | 24% |
| Women | 2,948 | 1,579 | 54% | 373 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,620 |
| Room and board | $ 13,040 |
| Room charge | $ 7,740 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,300 |
| 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)
Manhattanville 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 | 21 | $87,836 | 11 | $83,191 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $63,131 | 17 | $67,776 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $51,295 | 19 | $50,687 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $59,194 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $70,519 | 49 | $63,626 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
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 5% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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