Manhattanville University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Because only 4% of applicants submit SAT scores, a score is a strategic add-on at Manhattanville, not a requirement. The 87% acceptance rate lets you focus on showing fit and steady grades, and you should submit SAT results only if they are strong, ideally near or above 1230.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Manhattanville University facts and stats
Manhattanville University is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,466 students. Manhattanville has a 74% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 58%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Purchase, NY
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Key Manhattanville University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
March 1
Financial Aid Priority
March 1
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Manhattanville, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you can use summer and fall for retakes. For the December 1 Early Action deadline, an October retake is the safest last sitting to ensure scores arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Manhattanville is a private not-for-profit, with tuition and fees of $44,604 for all students. About 75% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $24,702. File the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
At Manhattanville University, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $60,464 per year before aid. Aid is common, with 75% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $37,772. Merit awards average $24,702, which can significantly reduce the net price for eligible students. Average debt at graduation is $39,693.
Student life at Manhattanville University
45% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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