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Manhattan University

Riverdale, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$64,472

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

69%

Annual Tuition

$50,850

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Manhattan University earn a median of $86,316 ten years after entry — 59% above the national median. Acceptance rate 78.5%, average SAT score 1270, in-state tuition $50,850.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,928

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

50%

Median Debt

$26,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,270

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

580–680

SAT Math (middle 50%)

600–678

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

25–29

Institution Overview

Manhattan University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 2,928. The university has an acceptance rate of 78.5% and a retention rate of 77.5%. The graduation rate is 69.1%. The in-state tuition is $50,850, and 49.8% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Manhattan University report earnings of $61,353 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $64,472, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $86,316. The median debt for graduates is $26,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$61k

1 YEAR

$64k

5 YEARS

$86k

10 YEARS

Top 10% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Manhattan University graduates report earnings that increase over time. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $61,353. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $64,472. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $86,316. The median debt for graduates is $26,000. Almost half of the students, 49.8%, receive financial aid.

Manhattan University has a 78.5% acceptance rate and a 69.1% graduation rate. The retention rate is 77.5%. The annual in-state tuition is $50,850. The total student population is 2,928.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Civil Engineering

Graduates 129 / yr
Median Salary $91,351

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 119 / yr
Median Salary $113,777

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 101 / yr
Median Salary $78,631

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 64 / yr
Median Salary $76,455

Marketing

Graduates 58 / yr
Median Salary $49,398

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $55,972

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $44,016

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 42 / yr
Median Salary $74,202

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $51,113

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $64,512

Chemical Engineering

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $73,333

Computer Engineering

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $77,463

Psychology, General

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $24,727

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $59,317

Biology, General

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $35,293

Social Sciences, General

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $41,062

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $20,013

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $70,961

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $47,564

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $63,062

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $26,502

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $53,411

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Campus Location

Riverdale, New York

Riverdale, NY 10471-4098

Manhattan University is located in Riverdale, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Manhattan University has an acceptance rate of 78.5%.