More selective than 36% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
16% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Manhattan University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Manhattan University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Manhattan University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 680 |
| SAT math | 600 | 678 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1180 | 1358 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Manhattan University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 580–680 | 600–678 | 25–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 570–670 | 580–670 | 22–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Manhattan University compared with other New York colleges?
Manhattan University has the 90th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Clarkson University | 77% | 75% | $30,305 |
| 87 | SUNY College at Potsdam | 78% | 45% | $13,624 |
| 88 | SUNY at Fredonia | 78% | 50% | $15,897 |
| 89 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | 78% | 59% | $17,156 |
| 90 | Manhattan University | 79% | 64% | $27,256 |
| 91 | Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid | 79% | 53% | $10,909 |
| 92 | Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary | 80% | 50% | $4,876 |
| 93 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | 80% | 21% | $5,127 |
| 94 | State University of New York at Oswego | 81% | 60% | $16,236 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Manhattan University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Manhattan University admissions questions
What is the Manhattan University acceptance rate?
Manhattan University accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,188 of 10,432 applicants were admitted.
Does Manhattan University require the SAT or ACT?
Manhattan University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 16% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Manhattan University?
The middle 50% of Manhattan University enrolled first-year students scored 1180–1358 on the SAT and 25–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Manhattan University?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (690 of 8,188).
Is Manhattan University getting harder to get into?
Manhattan University accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Manhattan University overview