Manhattan College -- Alumni and Students Know That Here Promises Are Fulfilled -- The Promise of Lasallian Catholic Community

Manhattan College is a Lasallian educational institution founded in 1853 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a Catholic teaching order established by Saint John Baptist De La Salle. He believed in generosity of spirit and the power of education to transform lives. Today, these same ideals ring true at Manhattan College, where students embody the core Lasallian principles of concern for the poor and social justice, respect for all people, a quality education, an inclusive community, and faith in the presence of God.

Social Justice in Action

Today, Manhattan College students actively define their commitments to social justice by trading their traditional lifestyles for immersion and service experiences around the city, country, and world.

Each year, Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) runs its L.O.V.E. program (Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience), which gives students chances to travel to some of the world's poorest areas in New Orleans, Kenya, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, and West Virginia, and volunteer with people of very different socio-economic backgrounds.

But Jaspers don't have to travel far to lend a helping hand. The Lasallian Collegians group volunteers on campus and in the city by arranging school blood drives, toy drives, soup kitchen trips, and food runs. The Arches, a growing learning-living program, offers freshman students the chance to live in a community, attend 2 classes together, and get to know New York City through service projects in the city.

The Promise of New York City

The promise of New York City delivers. All students have to do is step out into it! Bursting with ideas, learning opportunities, and connections, no other city in the world offers as much as New York. Manhattan College offers a first-rate college education on a small, safe campus that just happens to be a stone's throw from the heart of it all: Manhattan. Students can take a short subway ride into the bustling metropolis and be inspired by the great minds of the past and present. Manhattan College isn't just about developing academically; it's also about becoming a well-rounded citizen of the world, culturally, spiritually, and socially. And there's no better place to do this than in the throbbing heartbeat of the planet: New York City.

The Promise of Good Value

Manhattan College is consistently ranked among the top schools in national surveys that examine the value of a college degree. The lower than average tuition and generous financial aid packages, combined with higher than average graduate salaries, make Manhattan College a good investment. Here is what the surveys say about Manhattan College:

"Placed 32nd out of 1,500 colleges and universities in the College Education Value Compared Payscale Return on Investment Survey."

Fifty Affordable Colleges with the Best Return on Investment 2011

"Bloomberg Businessweek" ranked Manhattan College 13th out of nearly 700 colleges and universities surveyed in its 50 Affordable Colleges with the Best Return on Investment report -- higher than both Yale and Columbia universities. The report found that the top 50 colleges and universities, including Manhattan College, delivered a 30-year net return on investment greater than $1 million for graduates.

Best Northeastern Colleges in the U.S. by Salary Potential 2011-2012

Conducted by PayScale.com, this survey studied the salaries of graduates from more than 1,000 colleges and universities, and ranked Manhattan College 12th among best northeastern colleges in the U.S. -- higher than Yale, Columbia, and Brown universities.

The report showed that the median salary of Manhattan College alumni nearly doubled from entry level to mid-career. According to the report, the starting median salary for Manhattan College graduates is $53,900 and the mid-career median salary is $107,000.

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best Value in Private Colleges 2011

Manhattan College was named as one of the top 100 private universities in Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best Value in Private Colleges' survey, placing first among New York colleges for lowest total cost and lowest average debt for students at graduation. The college also ranked in the top 20 nationally for both of these categories.

The Promise of Tradition and Innovation

Since its founding in 1853, Manhattan College has been committed to providing students with the timeless values while keeping an eye on the future. Change is visible as the Raymond W. Kelly Student Commons begins to rise from its foundation. The 70,000-square-foot building, set to open in 2014, will significantly enhance the college's ability to integrate academics and student life, while providing space for fitness and wellness programming, cultural and community events, dining, student activities, and student collaboration.

Fast Facts that Point to the Promises

• Manhattan College is one of 283 institutions in the U.S. with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's most widely known academic honor society.
• All 3 of Manhattan College's professional schools -- business, education, and engineering -- are nationally accredited.
• The 6 undergraduate engineering programs -- chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, and mechanical -- are accredited by ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
• The school of education is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.
• The school of business is one of 681 institutions throughout the world accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
• Seventeen alumni are members of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering, an impressive number for an institution of Manhattan College's size.
• Manhattan is one of a few American colleges to have chapters of all 5 of these national honor societies: Beta Gamma Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, and Tau Beta Pi.
• The Best Colleges 2013 edition of "U.S. News and World Report" ranks Manhattan College 17th overall in the Best Regional Universities (North) category.
• The School of Engineering is ranked 35th by "U.S. News and World Report" among engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's.
• Recognized for economic diversity among top-ranked schools in the Best Regional Universities (North) category in "U.S. News & World Report."

* Ranked 149th out of more than 600 schools nationwide on "Forbes'" America's Best Colleges list.

* Of more than 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States, Manhattan is one of only 342 with Division I athletics.

* Manhattan is one of only 182 colleges founded in the United States before the Civil War that is still surviving.

Interest students should join the long line of achievers who have made a difference. They can make an appointment to see what Manhattan College is all about. Students should call 1-800-MC2-XCEL for additional information or visit www.manhattan

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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied8,313
• Accepted5,557
• Acceptance Rate66%
• Enrolled3,664
• Female Applicants4,477
• Females Accepted2,923
• Female Acceptance Rate65%
• Male Applicants3,836
• Males Accepted2,634
• Male Acceptance Rate68%
• Applying
• Application Fee $60
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
  
• Required for Some Interview
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.40
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen April 15th April 15th --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan November 15th December 1st --
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer July 1st August 15th --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 530 623
• SAT Math 520 620
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 0 23 28
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$38,200
• Out-of-state tuition *$38,200
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$3,887
• Room and board *$15,600
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Average Financial Aid Package:$25,262
• Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$25,262
• Average Grant Aid:$6,585
• Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$17,892
• Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:92%
• Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 65%

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students3,664
• Male Student Percentage55%
• Female Student Percentage45%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino21.89%
• Black or African American4.99%
• White or Caucasian54.72%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.14%
• Asian5.32%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.03%
• Two or more races2.35%
• Unknown or International Student7.75%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout2.81% representing 0 other countries
• Out-of-state Students31% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Female-only housing, Special housing for disabled, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 67%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Singers, Student Government, Social Life Commission, Manhattan College Players (Theater/Drama group)
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Crew No Division C No
• Cross-country running Yes Division 1 Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf No Division 1 Yes
• Lacrosse No Division 1 Yes
• Rugby No Division C No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming No Division 1 Yes
• Tennis No No No
• Track Yes Division 1 Yes
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Cheerleading Yes Division 1 No
• Crew No Division 1 No
• Cross-country running Yes Division 1 Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf No No No
• Lacrosse No Division 1 Yes
• Rugby No No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Swimming Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis No No Yes
• Track Yes Division 1 Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 Yes

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty436
• Full-time Percentage55%
• Part-time Percentage45%
• Female Percentage44%
• Male Percentage56%
• Student:Faculty Ratio13:1 or 4,028 students to 305 faculty