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How strong are the academics at Manhattan University?

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

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
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 11:1. 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
125
10-19
345
20-29
357
30-39
64

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
Finance, General
Mechanical Engineering
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
29
41
53
65
77
89

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
  • Biochemistry 6
  • Biochemistry 1
Business
  • Finance, General 48
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 45
  • Management Science 27
  • Organizational Leadership 27
  • Accounting 17
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • Management Science 1
  • Business Statistics 0
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 0
  • Business Administration and Management, General 0
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 39
  • International and Intercultural Communication 6
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
  • Communication, General 0
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 25
Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 15
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 14
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 6
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering
  • Civil Engineering, General 89
  • Mechanical Engineering 47
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 24
  • Computer Engineering, General 15
  • Chemical Engineering 14
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 8
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 7
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 3
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 0
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 0
History
  • History, General 4
  • History, General 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Business Analytics 14
  • International/Globalization Studies 4
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1
  • Business Analytics 1
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 1
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 32
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 9
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 7
  • Social Sciences, General 4
  • Criminology 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 1
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 1
  • Social Sciences, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 6
  • Music Theory and Composition 4
  • Digital Arts 2
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
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