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How strong are the academics at Manhattan University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
52%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Manhattan University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
169
10-19
373
20-29
343
30-39
37
50-99
2

Honors Programs

Manhattan University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Manhattan University's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Manhattan University:

77%
First-year retention rate
52%
4-year grad rate
66%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Manhattan University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Civil Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
35.2
48.16
61.12
74.08
87.04
100

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21
  • Biochemistry 4
Business
  • Finance, General 50
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 46
  • Management Science 37
  • Organizational Leadership 31
  • Accounting 23
  • Business Administration and Management, General 12
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 0
  • Business Statistics 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 53
  • International and Intercultural Communication 8
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
  • Communication, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 37
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 18
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 15
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 10
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 6
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
Engineering
  • Civil Engineering, General 100
  • Mechanical Engineering 64
  • Computer Engineering, General 24
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 22
  • Chemical Engineering 21
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign Languages
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 12
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 5
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 5
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 3
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 0
History
  • History, General 8
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 3
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 28
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 40
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 16
  • Sociology, General 15
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 9
  • Social Sciences, General 2
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 1
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 1
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0

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