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Manhattan University

Riverdale, New York 10471-4098

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Manhattan University is a private institution in Riverdale with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1254, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $86,316 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,881.

Established
1853
Motto
Signum Fidei
Type
Private university
Conference
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)
Division
Division I

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78%Acceptance
1254SAT Avg
2,928Students
11:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$86,316Earnings 10yr
$26,881Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Manhattan University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1254

Reading & Writing
570670
Math
580670

ACT Score Range

Composite
2231

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1254

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,850
Room & Board$18,440
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$62,537
Average Net Price$26,881
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,024
$30–48K$25,103
$48–75K$27,042
$75–110K$28,655
$110K+$29,209

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,881

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (81)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,928
Gender Split
42% / 58%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Black 7%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 6%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.0%
Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$64,472
8 Years$78,388
10 Years$86,316

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$61,400
Men
$80,800

Rankings

Forbes
#173

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Varsity Sports — Jaspers

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
13 mi(23 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
93 mi(161 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
179 mi(310 min)

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