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Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Manhattan University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1140 to 1330

ACT Range25 to 29

Average GPA3.50

Acceptance Rate78.9%

With a 78.9% acceptance rate, Manhattan is accessible for many students, so use testing selectively rather than reflexively. If you submit scores, aim for the upper half of its range, around 1240+ SAT or 27+ ACT, while keeping your GPA close to its 3.50 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Manhattan University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Manhattan University enrolls about 2,754 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Manhattan has a 76% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 64% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Riverdale, NY

Undergrad Enrollment2,754

Freshman Retention76%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate64%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Manhattan?

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Key Manhattan University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

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Early Decision

November 15

Priority Deadline

March 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Manhattan, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year for retakes and superscoring. Because Manhattan’s Regular Decision deadline is August 1, fall senior-year retakes will not arrive in time for that deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Manhattan’s tuition and fees are $48,430, with the same rate applying to all students. The average merit award is $23,558, and 66% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$48,430

Room and Board$18,800

Average Merit Award$23,558

Application Fee$75

Students on Aid66%

Average Aid Package$37,201

Average Debt at Grad$23,479

Manhattan University's listed cost of attendance is about $67,230, including $48,430 in tuition and fees and $18,800 for room and board. Financial aid is common, with 66% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $37,201; the average merit award is $23,558. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $23,479.