Fast Facts and Figures
Manhattanville at a Glance
Manhattanville University has been fulfilling a mission to educate ethical and socially responsible leaders since 1841, supporting each student’s development from pre-college programs to lifelong career connections. Here is Manhattanville by the numbers:
- 1,329 undergraduate students
- 1,050 graduate students
- 110 full-time faculty
- 10:1 student-faculty ratio
- 70+ student clubs and organizations
- 24 NCAA Division III Athletic Teams
- 98% of students receive financial assistance
- 83% acceptance rate
- 55+ bachelor’s degree programs
- 70+ graduate degree programs
- 10+ online programs
- 20+ professional certificates
Vibrant Private Education in Westchester County, New York
Our institution was founded in 1841 in Manhattan before relocating in 1952 to the rolling green space of our current Purchase, New York, campus. The land Manhattanville was built on is the former estate of Whitelaw Reid, publisher of the New York Herald Tribune and Ambassador to England.
Diverse Student Body
- 44% students of color
- 28% Hispanic/Latino students
- 20+ states and territories represented
- 30+ countries represented
A Leader in Social Mobility!
Manhattanville is consistently ranked in the top private, non-profit schools in New York for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report, Regional Universities North. This means that Manhattanville excels at graduating students, many of whom are the first in their family to go to college, and setting them up for success in their chosen careers.
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Developing Leaders in a Global Community
Popular Academic Programs
Our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and advanced certificates train students to confront the challenges of the world around us. Some of our most popular programs include:
- Psychology
- Education
- Business
- Sport Studies
- Nursing and Health Sciences
- 4+1 Accelerated Degree Programs
- Online Programs
Internships
All undergraduate students complete a minimum of one internship, experiential learning component, or clinical experience prior to degree completion. Westchester County is located near the New York City metropolitan area, providing ready access to desirable internships and experiences at top companies and healthcare and educational institutions.
Learn how the Center for Career Development team helps students pursue real-world learning.
Alumni who Excel
Among a network of 30,000+ alums, our graduates lead companies on the cutting edge of business trends, improve patient care at top healthcare facilities, passionately educate the next generation, and further their own education with advanced degrees.
To a Valiant Heart, Nothing is Impossible!”
We Are Valiants!Opportunities for Everyone
With 65% of first year students living on campus and 35% of students commuting, Manhattanville strives to support all our students with excursions throughout the NYC metropolitan area and a host of guest lecturers, performances, and special events.
With a focus on service learning, our students are encouraged to make a difference in the community—both on campus and off.
- 1,000 of students give their time to service projects through our Clark Center.
- 30,000+ Hours of community service completed annually.
Manhattanville has a long history of success in athletics, boasting 23 NCAA Division III teams, many of which have received honors on the national stage. We take great pride in supporting our student athletes and cheering them on at our state-of-the-art facilities adds a rich layer to campus life.
- 49 NCAA Tournament Appearances
- 69 Conference Tournament Championships
- 49 All-American Selections
- 12 COSIDA Academic All-Americans
- 60 Conference Players of the Year
- 58 Conference Regular Season Championships
- 134 All-Region Honorees
Additional Rankings and Recognition
US News and World Report, Regional Universities North designations
- Among top 100 institutions in the region
- Top Performer in Social Mobility in New York among private, non-profit institutions.
The Student Experience
Our Campus
- 100 acres surrounding historical Reid Castle
- Multiple dining options: Benziger Hall, The Market, and Starbucks
- 13 Athletic Spaces for student use, including Kennedy Gym, GoValiants field, tennis courts, and workout rooms
- 15 top-of-line science and nursing labs stocked with smart technology and standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA
- Fabrication Lab at our Center for Design Thinking
Honor Societies
- Castle Scholars Honors Program
- Beta Beta Beta (Tribeta) – Biology
- Kappa Delta Pi – Education
- Lambda Pi Eta –Communication
- Phi Sigma Tau – Philosophy
- Pre-Law Honor Society
- Psi Chi – Psychology
- Chi Alpha Sigma – Sport Studies/Athletics
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
Clubs and Organizations
Dozens of student special interest clubs and organizations provide community and recreation at Manhattanville. Some popular clubs include:
- Student Government Association
- Radio Club WMVL
- Women's Empowerment Club
- Philosophy Club
- LASO (Latino American Student Association)
ACCREDITATIONS
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
