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Campus & Student Life at Manhattan College

Home to about 3,352 undergraduates in 2020, Manhattan is a small, private college located in Riverdale, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Manhattan offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Manhattan can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Manhattan Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Manhattan College is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Manhattan Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Manhattan. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Manhattan Disability Services.

Manhattan for the Military

While not a "service academy", Manhattan does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Manhattan Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Manhattan for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Manhattan College

Manhattan offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Manhattan College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Manhattan College

Manhattan has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,352 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,178 (94.8%). Part-time attendance was 174 (5.2%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
3,1781743,352

Manhattan College is Ranked #579 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Manhattan receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Manhattan #579 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Manhattan College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Manhattan by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Manhattan Diversity Guide.

Manhattan College Competes in the NCAA

Manhattan has a total of 461 student athletes, 272 men and 189 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$10,210,604
Total Expenses (all teams)$10,210,604
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Manhattan College Athletics

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