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Manhattan College

Riverdale, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate82%

Manhattan College Academics

Manhattan College requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Manhattan College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Manhattan College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Manhattan College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 79% of students who start college at Manhattan College graduate within six years.

Manhattan College true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Manhattan College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Manhattan College?

Manhattan College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Manhattan College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Manhattan College

When choosing a major, Manhattan College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Manhattan College. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Manhattan College false.Manhattan College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan College


Does Manhattan College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Manhattan College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Manhattan College Have An Online Program?

❌ Manhattan College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Manhattan College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Manhattan College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Manhattan College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Manhattan College true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Manhattan College.

Does Manhattan College Require Internships?

🟨 Manhattan College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Manhattan College


Manhattan College Library

The main library on campus is the Mary Alice and Tom OMalley Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Manhattan College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Manhattan College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Education, Computer Science

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Manhattan College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Manhattan College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Manhattan College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,569

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

82%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$48,350

Out-of-State

$48,350

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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