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Interested in attending Manhattan University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Manhattan University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
3.54
Average High School GPA
1233
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Manhattan University?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Manhattan University accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 10,431 people applied and 8,078 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4618 / 5648 (82%)
Men
3459 / 4783 (72%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Manhattan University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

9%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 9% ended up enrolling at Manhattan University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Manhattan University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Manhattan University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Manhattan University?

3.54
Average High School GPA
1233
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Manhattan University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.54.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
5%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
38%
3.25-3.49
23%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
3%

Manhattan University is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

16%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
580
Math Mean
613
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
570
Verbal Mean
620
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1140
Composite Mean
1233
75th Percentile
1330

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Manhattan University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
December 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Manhattan University's Early Decision acceptance rate is 100%, compared to 77% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Manhattan University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 15
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
100%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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