Manhattan College

If you are planning on applying to Manhattan College, the regular decision application deadline is August 31 and the fee for the application costs $75.

Students who apply to Manhattan College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than December 15.

Manhattan College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Manhattan College's admissions stats.

Manhattan College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	15%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

Manhattan College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Manhattan College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	August 31	December 15

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Applying Early to Manhattan College?

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Manhattan College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

Some students apply early because they believe it will help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Manhattan College Admissions

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Transferring to Manhattan College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Manhattan College

Manhattan College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Manhattan College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Manhattan College

What does Manhattan College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Manhattan College for more information on admission factors.

Manhattan College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Manhattan College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Manhattan College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	3

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Manhattan College?

Students admitted to Manhattan College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Manhattan College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Manhattan College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 15% of Manhattan College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Manhattan College?

To be competitive with other Manhattan College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1130 and 1220 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Manhattan College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1220 and 25% of scored lower than 1130, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Manhattan College students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Manhattan College students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Manhattan College?

To be most competitive at Manhattan College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Manhattan College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Manhattan College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Manhattan College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Manhattan College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 31.

Transfer students can enroll in Manhattan College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Manhattan College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Manhattan College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Manhattan College.

Does Manhattan College accept transfer credits?

✅ Manhattan College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Manhattan College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Manhattan College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Manhattan College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Manhattan College?

✅ Manhattan College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Manhattan College's acceptance rate?

✅ Manhattan College's acceptance rate is 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Manhattan College?

✅ Manhattan College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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