Manhattanville University

Manhattanville University

Northeast Region
Suburban Campus Setting
Small Size
1,466 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
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2900 Purchase St - Purchase, NY 10577
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From Manhattanville University

Manhattanville University's 100-acre, picturesque campus is located in a safe and scenic community in Westchester County, just 30 minutes away from Manhattan, providing our students with many cultural experiences.

At Manhattanville, we believe higher education elevates students' knowledge, both academically and practically. That's why we offer 50+ undergraduate areas of study and 70+ graduate programs, degrees, and certificates reinforced by internships, career counseling, mentors, and networking opportunities.

Since Manhattanville's inception in 1847, its founders have bequeathed the mission, vision, and heritage of social responsibility: The symbiotic relationship of academic excellence and social and ethical responsibility to its faculty and students. The University continues its involvement in social action and engagement in social justice.

Neighborhood

Located in Purchase, New York, Manhattanville University's campus sits in a suburban setting with easy access to both local amenities and the broader New York City area. The surrounding neighborhood offers a mix of shopping and dining options at nearby Purchase Ridge Plaza and along Purchase Street, while students can enjoy the peaceful, tree-lined residential character of Westchester County. With the Metro-North Railroad station nearby, the campus provides convenient connectivity to Manhattan for internships, cultural events, and weekend exploration, making it an ideal location for students seeking a balance between a calm college environment and urban opportunity.
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Car-Dependent
Walk Score
10
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
20
Minimal Biking
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$2,472/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Nov 17, 2026
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 3,617 39 % 60 % -
Number admitted 3,159 38 % 61 % 1 %
Number enrolled 337 38 % 61 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Biomedical Sciences — — —
Neuroscience — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management —
Organizational Leadership — —
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies — —
Finance —
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration — —
Marketing/Marketing Management —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Speech Communication and Rhetoric — — —
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences — —
Computer Science — — —
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design — — —
Education Bilingual and Multilingual Education — —
Education — — —
Education Entrepreneurship — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration —
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision — — —
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration — — —
Superintendency and Educational System Administration — — —
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs — —
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs — —
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs — —
Special Education and Teaching — — —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — —
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods — —
Art Teacher Education — —
Biology Teacher Education —
Chemistry Teacher Education — —
Computer Teacher Education — — —
Earth Science Teacher Education — — —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education —
Environmental Education — — —
Foreign Language Teacher Education — —
French Language Teacher Education — — —
Health Teacher Education — — —
Latin Teacher Education — —
Mathematics Teacher Education —
Music Teacher Education — —
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching — — —
Physics Teacher Education — —
Reading Teacher Education — —
Social Studies Teacher Education —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters — — —
Creative Writing — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer — — —
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs — — —
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing — —
Nursing Administration — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — —
History History — — —
History — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration — — —
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — — —
Critical Infrastructure Protection — — —
Legal Professions and Studies Legal Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Computational Science — — —
Data Analytics — — —
Data Science — — —
International/Globalization Studies — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science — — —
Environmental Studies — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology — — —
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — —
Sports Studies — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Physics — — —
Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis — —
Psychology — — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions International Policy Analysis — — —
Social Sciences Economics — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Sociology — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Music Management — — —
Dance — — —
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — — —
Musical Theatre — — —
Film/Cinema/Media Studies — — —
Art History, Criticism and Conservation — — —
Fine Arts and Art Studies — — —
Fine/Studio Arts — — —
Music Technology — — —
Music — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

Mission Statement

We are committed to ensuring the intellectual, ethical, and social development of each student with a community of engaged scholars and teachers; encouraging each student to develop as an independent and creative thinker in pursuing career and personal goals; and providing a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment which develops in each student a commitment to service and leadership within a global community.