Who We Are
A New York City University Preparing You for The Real World
For more than 170 years, Manhattan University has prepared students to lead with purpose, think critically, and build careers that matter. Our numbers tell the story of a community small enough to know you and ambitious enough to launch you.
3,227
Students who call Manhattan home
18.4
Average class size
100+
Majors, minors, and graduate programs
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Our Students
You Won't Be a Number Here
With 2,746 undergraduates and 481 graduate students, Manhattan University is intentionally sized for connection. Faculty know your name, classmates become collaborators, and the community you build here follows you into your career. Our students arrive from 48 U.S. states and territories and more than 60 countries, bringing perspectives that shape every conversation in and out of the classroom.
46% students of color, including 38% Hispanic students. Manhattan is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, and our community reflects the diversity of the city we call home.
29% of Jaspers are the first in their family to pursue a four-year degree. Our advising, mentorship, and support networks are built around that reality every step of the way.
58% men, 42% women. Manhattan offers a learning environment where every student finds their voice, builds confidence, and steps into leadership.
Where We Are
A Riverdale Home. A New York City Reach.
Manhattan University sits on 23 green acres in Riverdale, a residential Bronx neighborhood that feels like a college town. Hop on the 1 train and you are in midtown Manhattan in about 35 minutes, surrounded by the companies, hospitals, and stages that turn classroom learning into career launching internships.
- 23 Acres of campus in the Bronx
- 10 Miles from midtown Manhattan
- 2 Campus Areas connected by our student commons
- 35 Minutes by subway to Times Square
Our location is not a backdrop. It is a working partnership. Students intern at Google, NBC Universal, KPMG, Tesla, Con Edison, Met Life, Donna Karan, IBM, Fox News, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. They present at conferences, perform at venues, and build professional networks that would take years to assemble anywhere else.
Life On Campus
Manhattan University is a residential campus in spirit and in practice. Most freshmen live on campus, plug into a club within their first semester, and find communities that make a midsized university feel like home.
- 51.4% Of freshmen live on campus
- 100+ Clubs and organizations
- 37 Honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa
- 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams
Lasallian heritage callout: A Lasallian Catholic Tradition Since 1853, Manhattan was founded in the Lasallian tradition, which means we measure success by how well we serve others. Service learning, social action, and mission-centered programs are part of how Jaspers grow.
Affordable. Accessible. Worth It.
A Manhattan Education Pays You Back
The data is clear. A Manhattan University education delivers exceptional return on investment, and our financial aid commitment makes it accessible. Through merit scholarships, need-based aid, and the Jasper Guarantee that locks your tuition rate for all four years, families can plan with confidence.
- 96% Of students receive financial aid
- 64% Receive merit-based aid
- $51,167 Tuition and fees, locked for four years
- 73% Of students complete an internship
Prepare for the Real World
At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.