- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $25,017 a year (2022–23)
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Manhattanville University reported an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Manhattanville University reviews each application.
Manhattanville University GPA requirements
Manhattanville University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Manhattanville University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Manhattanville University acceptance rate
Manhattanville University admitted 3,159 of 3,617 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Manhattanville University (formerly Manhattanville College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Purchase, New York, with 1,466 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Manhattanville 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 |
| 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 RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| 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 |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Manhattanville University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Manhattanville 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,017 a year at Manhattanville 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
Is Manhattanville University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Manhattanville University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Manhattanville University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Manhattanville University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Manhattanville University?
A lot: Manhattanville University requires high school GPA, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Manhattanville University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Manhattanville University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How many applicants get into Manhattanville University?
Manhattanville University's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,159 of 3,617 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Manhattanville University?
Manhattanville University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Manhattanville University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Manhattanville 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.
Does Manhattanville University look at legacy status?
No. Manhattanville University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Manhattanville University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,017 a year at Manhattanville University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Manhattanville University ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Manhattanville University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Manhattanville University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Manhattanville 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.
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