Manhattan College

Manhattan College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 82% of applicants get into Manhattan College each year. Out of 9,930 applications received in 2023, 8,172 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Manhattan College, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the application fee 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

Here's an overiew of some of Manhattan College's admissions stats.

Manhattan College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	17%
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	8 1	December 15

---

Applying Early to Manhattan College?

---

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 to college early because they hope it will boost their chances of getting in. 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 shows that you are very interested in a school.

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

---

More on Manhattan College Admissions

---

Is Manhattan College Difficult To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into Manhattan College. Manhattan College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Manhattan College accepted 82% of students, about 8,172 from the 9,930 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Manhattan College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to engineering programs is program very difficult.

Transferring to Manhattan College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Manhattan College

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

What's Most Important for Getting Into Manhattan College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating 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 put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Manhattan College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Manhattan College 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
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	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. 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	–	–

---

GPA and Testing

---

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 is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 17% 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 aim to earn between 1140 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Manhattan College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 and 25% of scored lower than 1140, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Manhattan College students scored 670 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.

To be most competitive at Manhattan College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Manhattan College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Manhattan College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to Manhattan College

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

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

---

Manhattan College Admissions FAQs

---

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 • DSST/DANTES

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

✅ Manhattan College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Manhattan College?

✅ Manhattan College is not test optional.

What is Manhattan College's acceptance rate?

✅ Manhattan College has an acceptance rate of 82%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Manhattan College?

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

Want To Learn More About Manhattan College?

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about Manhattan College:

Overview

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

Visit the College Confidential forums to join the conversation about Manhattan College

Explore other colleges in New York or use the college admissions predictor to calculate your chances of getting into some of the top colleges and universities in the U.S.