Manhattan College Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
82.30%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.20%
Freshmen Enrollment
752
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,930 students have applied and 8,172 students have allowed to admit to Manhattan College (Acceptance rate: 82.30%). Manhattan's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.20 % where 752 students have finally enrolled out of 8,172 admitted students.
Manhattan acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alfred University and Canisius University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 61.35%).
Manhattan enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 15.08%).
How to Apply to Manhattan College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Manhattan. Manhattan offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.manhattan.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://manhattan.edu/admissions/apply-all |
| Financial Aid | manhattan.edu/admissions/undergraduate/pay-for-college |
| Net Price Calculator | https://manhattan.edu/admissions/undergraduate/pay-for-college/cost-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | manhattan.edu/admissions/undergraduate/pay-for-college/military-veteran-aid.php |
| Athletic | manhattan.edu/policies-disclosures |
| Disability Service | manhattan.edu/academics/academic-support.php |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Manhattan and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Manhattan College is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Manhattan College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,167). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | 1,230 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,167 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Manhattan College, 134 students submitted SAT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| Total | 1,140 | 1,230 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Manhattan College, 26 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 28 | 30 |
| English | 21 | 26 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 29 |
Manhattan Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Manhattan College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |