Manhattan University
Riverdale, New York · Private
Manhattan University admitted 82% of 14,570 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1007.5–1325 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 66% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Manhattan University
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Application deadlines
Manhattan University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $75, and Manhattan University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Manhattan University asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Manhattan University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 100% (28 of 28), compared with 82% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Manhattan University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.60 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $72,590 a year. After grants, students paid $28,349 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Manhattan University’s acceptance rate?
Manhattan University admitted 82% of applicants: 11,970 of 14,570 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Manhattan University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Manhattan University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1007.5 to 1325, with a median around 1240. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Manhattan University’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and Manhattan University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Manhattan University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Manhattan University asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Does Manhattan University have supplemental essays?
No. Manhattan University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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