- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.6, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–680 reading and writing, 600–678 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–29 composite
- Average net price: $28,349 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Manhattan University reported: an average GPA of 3.6 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Manhattan University reviews each application.
Manhattan University average GPA
Manhattan University reported an average high school GPA of 3.6 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Manhattan University acceptance rate
Manhattan University admitted 7,817 of 9,903 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Manhattan University (formerly Manhattan College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Riverdale, New York, with 2,744 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Manhattan University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 635 | 678 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 23 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 25 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1270 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Manhattan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Manhattan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,349 a year at Manhattan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Manhattan University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Manhattan University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do most Manhattan University students have?
66.6% of Manhattan University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (32.8%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What GPA do you need to get into Manhattan University?
Manhattan University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.6, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What percent of applicants does Manhattan University accept?
Manhattan University's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,817 of 9,903 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Manhattan University students have?
The middle 50% of Manhattan University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–680 in reading and writing and 600–678 in math; ACT composite 25–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Manhattan University?
It would be within the usual range there: 33.2% of Manhattan University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How important is GPA for getting into Manhattan University?
A lot: Manhattan University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Manhattan University test optional?
Yes. Manhattan University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Manhattan University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,349 a year at Manhattan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Manhattan University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Manhattan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Manhattan University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Manhattan UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Manhattan University Common Data Set 2025–26Manhattan University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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