Manhattan University
Faith-based college · Riverdale, NY · 2,744 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1180–1358
ACT (middle 50%)
25–29
Average net price
$25,074
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$65,189
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Manhattan University?
Manhattan University accepts about 79 of every 100 applicants (79%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1180 and 1358 on the SAT. A score at or above 1358 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1180, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–29.
The latest federal data says Manhattan University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Manhattan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Manhattan University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $65,189 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,074 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $55,900 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$55,900
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$55,900
- Room & board$19,150
- Total cost of attendance$65,189
- Average net price after grants$25,074
Popular majors
Engineering, Business, Communications, Psychology, Computer Science.
Manhattan University FAQ
- What is Manhattan University's acceptance rate?
- 79% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Manhattan University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1180–1358. Aim for 1358 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Manhattan University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–29.
- Is Manhattan University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Manhattan University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Manhattan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Manhattan University cost?
- About $65,189 a year before aid; $25,074 on average after grants.
- What is Manhattan University's FAFSA school code?
- 002758. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Manhattan University receives your information.
- What is Manhattan University's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
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