# Manhattan University

Private nonprofit college in Riverdale, NY. IPEDS ID 192703.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/manhattan-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/manhattan-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 79% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $27,256 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 64%; beats 52% of NY colleges and 67% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $86,316; beats 90% of NY colleges and 95% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $27,281 |
| 30-48k | $23,097 |
| 48-75k | $28,454 |
| 75-110k | $26,808 |
| 110k+ | $28,188 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.25 years on average (52% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $86,316 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $27,281 | $115,944 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $23,097 | $98,162 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $28,454 | $120,930 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $26,808 | $113,934 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $28,188 | $119,799 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $64,348
- Tuition and fees: $53,400
- Housing and meals: $18,440; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 580–680; SAT math: 600–678; ACT: 25–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 10,432 applicants, 8,188 admitted, 690 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 79%, ACT 25–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 79%, ACT 22–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (45 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $70,961 | $100,884 | $22,750 |
| Finance | $55,972 | $100,376 | $26,323 |
| Chemical Engineering | $73,333 | $96,134 | $26,503 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,290 | $95,877 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,841 | $92,802 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $68,992 | $92,262 | $24,984 |
| Computer Engineering | $77,463 | $91,394 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,317 | $89,305 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $64,512 | $85,538 | $26,827 |
| Special Education | not reported | $83,932 | $26,329 |
| Marketing | $49,398 | $78,423 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $78,264 | not reported |
| Social Sciences | $41,062 | $75,745 | $26,080 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $26,502 | $75,594 | $25,832 |
| Communications | $44,016 | $74,471 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $35,293 | $67,229 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $24,727 | $64,684 | $26,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $51,113 | $64,116 | $26,000 |
| English | $20,013 | $60,508 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | not reported | $54,486 | $24,375 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,564 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | $113,777 | not reported | $25,328 |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Civil Engineering → Civil engineer: median wage $107,330 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $103,760 (NY), $100,840 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $109,990 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $102,440 (NY), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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