About Manhattanville
We Are Valiant
Since 1841, Manhattanville University has provided a transformative educational experience. As a private liberal arts institution, Manhattanville roots its education in a rich history of academic excellence and innovative programs. With more than 55 undergraduate programs, 70 graduate programs, and a doctoral program, we empower every student to cultivate their intellectual curiosity, sharpen their critical thinking skills, and strive for a more just world.
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By the Numbers
- 125+ Undergraduate and graduate programs
- 23 Division III sports teams
- 11:1 Student-faculty ratio
Our History and Legacy
Since its origins as a Catholic boarding school to its present day as a non-denominational, co-ed private university, Manhattanville University has evolved to meet the needs of students who seek a more just world. A haven for independent thinking and socially conscious values, our interdisciplinary education is rooted in the liberal arts and experiential learning.
Founded in 1841 in New York City as a boarding school and parochial school for women, Manhattanville University has consistently strived to expand higher education to all sectors of society. Under the visionary leadership of President Grace Dammann, R.S.C.J., Manhattanville University voted to admit African-American students in 1938 and we have continuously worked to create a more inclusive student body. Today, over a third of our students identify as first-generation, and even more consider themselves BIPOC. We are also a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, a reflection of our increasingly diverse community.
We have also grown in other ways. When Manhattanville University officially took over the former estate of diplomat Whitelaw Reid in Westchester in 1952, we cemented our role in the educational development of the region. The U.S. News and World Report named us as the #1 private college for social mobility in New York. Students volunteer over 30,000 hours of community service through the Clark Center for Social Justice. The School of Education offers the highest number of programs and additional support through the Changing Suburbs Institute’s network of Professional Development Schools. Nursing candidates complete clinic hours in local organizations, providing patient-centered care to the area.
We are proof of how academic excellence, a commitment to social justice, and a global outlook can transform students and, by extension, society.
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Location
Manhattanville University benefits from both the peaceful beauty of Westchester County and the vibrant, non-stop energy of New York City. The 100-acre campus provides a safe and comfortable environment where every student’s intellectual life can blossom with the unparalleled professional opportunities of a world-class city, only 30 miles away.
Reid Castle, a 19th-century architectural gem, anchors the campus and houses the Welcome Center, Admissions, Financial Aid, and several event spaces. Designed by famed Central Park architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, the picturesque green quad hosts our academic buildings and centers, the university library, four performance facilities, and fifteen new or renovated science and nursing labs.
The campus also boasts two historic chapels. The architect Maya Lin restored one, Lady Chapel, to include a glass roof, located near the new Ohnell Environmental Center, a non-invasive structure that reflects Manhattanville University’s commitment to sustainability. Our newest building, the Richard A. Berman Student Center, received a LEED gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
In addition to our four residence halls and dining hall, students enjoy amenities like a campus market and store and comprehensive athletic facilities, including a fitness center, tennis courts, an ice rink, a baseball and softball field, and an indoor turf facility.
We are a short car, train, or bus ride from New York and the city’s main airports. We are also easily accessible by car from anywhere in the TriState area and can also be reached via the Metro North Railroad from NYC Grand Central Terminal or Westchester’s Bee-Line bus.
Global Leaders The Manhattanville Mission
Centers and Community Involvement
Center for Inclusion
The Center for Inclusion is dedicated to promoting a welcoming and equitable environment. In addition to providing advocacy and resources to students, we offer DEI workshops, a professional development lunch series, a discussion-based dinner series, and an intercultural competency program.
Center for Design Thinking
Design Thinking is a human-centered problem solving method that can be applied to all industries. At the Center for Design Thinking, students, faculty, and community members can learn this innovative approach through classes, workshops, internships, independent studies, and a certificate program.
Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy
Complete literacy certification programs, participate in yearlong practicums, and earn professional development credits at the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy. Our cutting-edge programs train educators to use a multisensory approach to literacy instruction.
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Faculty members can learn innovative teaching strategies at the Center for Teaching Learning and Scholarship. In addition to new faculty orientation, teaching workshops, speaker series, and instructional technological assistance, the Center offers learning communities focused on a specific pedagogical topic.
Where We Thrive
Our nursing and health science degree students benefit from patient-centered training, six on-campus clinical learning lab facilities, and first-rate clinical placements as part of their education.
Division III Athletics
Aiming for excellence both on and off the fields, Manhattanville University athletics is home to 49 All-American and 12 Academic All-American athletes. Approximately 500 Valiants compete in 24 NCAA Division III athletic teams in sports like basketball, baseball, field hockey, soccer, hockey, and lacrosse.
Division III Athletic Teams
Student Life
Students from across the nation and around the world call our campus home, developing their independence and making lifelong friendships in a supportive, inclusive environment. Find out more about student housing, dining services, and life at Manhattanville University.
Life at Mville
International Students
Become part of a community that welcomes the global perspectives of students from over thirty countries. Learn more about how we support their journey through the Office of International Students Services, which provides guidance on visa procedures, employment authorizations, study abroad, and other relevant issues.
International Student Services
Real-World Preparation
We offer over 55 undergraduate majors and minors, 70 graduate programs, one doctoral degree, and several certificate programs across various disciplines to help students reach their unique professional goals. Academic opportunities go beyond the classroom to include real-world learning through internships, research and creative projects, study abroad programs, and other hands-on experiences.
Our students integrate their classroom learnings with real-world applications through professional experiences like internships, clinical rotations, and student teaching. We offer a robust number of career services and tap into our alumni network to help connect students to quality internships in New York that are aligned with their professional aspirations.
The Center for Career Development (CCD) provides resources and individual advising, in addition to career readiness programs and networking opportunities for students. The CCD collaborates with faculty and industry partners to offer workshops, panels, mentorship, and internship opportunities focused on career preparation.
University LeadershipIntroducing our 15th President
In 2023, Manhattanville University welcomed Frank D. Sánchez, PhD as its fifteenth president. Together with the Board of Trustees and the university’s senior leadership, the Office of the President is tasked with fulfilling our mission to educate students to be ethical and socially responsible leaders in a global community through a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.
Get to Manhattanville
No student should face barriers to their education—that is why 98% of our undergraduate students receive financial assistance. Our team works tirelessly to help you secure scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of financial aid to help manage the costs of your degree.
Your journey at Manhattanville University begins with the application. Our staff is here to answer any questions about admission requirements, whether you plan on being a full-time or part-time student, undergraduate or graduate. Learn more about the admissions process.
A Leader in Social Mobility in New YorkThree years in a row!
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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The Fall Dance Concert
The Fall Dance Concert
