Lasallian Catholic university in the Bronx combining rigorous academics with direct access to NYC opportunities.
Manhattan University offers over 300 programs across three schools with semester-based classes and small class sizes. The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences emphasizes critical thinking and research; the O'Malley School of Business (AACSB-accredited) focuses on finance, analytics, and entrepreneurship; and the School of Engineering (ABET-accredited) combines rigorous technical education with real-world design. Popular undergraduate majors include Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, Communication, Finance, and Psychology. Graduate programs are available in computer science, education, engineering, business, and counseling, including a 5-year B.S./MBA option.
The compact 22-acre campus in Riverdale features the historic Quad at its center, with academic halls, the O'Malley Library, and the Chapel of De La Salle. Four on-campus residence halls (Jasper, Chrysostom, Horan, and Lee) house students, while Kelly Commons provides dining, a Starbucks, a state-of-the-art gym, and event spaces. The Higgins Engineering & Science Center houses 14 labs; Draddy Gymnasium features the largest indoor track in New York City. Over 80 clubs and organizations, 19 Division I athletic teams, and proximity to Van Cortlandt Park and NYC cultural institutions define student life.
Manhattan University welcomes undergraduate, graduate, transfer, international, and veterans/military applicants. The website indicates multiple admission pathways and a net price calculator for financial planning. 96% of first-year students receive financial aid including grants, scholarships, and federal loans. Specific test score requirements and acceptance rates are not provided in the available sources.
Manhattan ranks 173rd nationally (Forbes 2024–25), 22nd regionally (U.S. News), and 16th among master's institutions (Washington Monthly). In 2019, Money magazine ranked it the top 'transformative' school nationally. PayScale ranked it 78th in return on investment (2018); Brookings Institution placed it 9th for mid-career earnings vs. expectations (2015). Graduates earn a median salary of $152,400 and 87% work in their chosen field at companies including IBM, Google, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo.