Accreditation

ABET logo with the text Engineering Accreditation Commission

The Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET accreditation, which is achieved through a peer review process, provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which the program prepares its students.

Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

See the outcomes and objectives for the chemical engineering undergraduate program.

Graduates from the Chemical Engineering program at Manhattan University are expected to attain or achieve the following within a few years of graduation:

  • Be recognized in the chemical and related industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and other venues as highly valued-professionals
  • Progress towards or successfully complete graduate or other professional studies.
  • Be socially-responsible engineers with strong technical, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
  • Imbibe the Lasallian tradition of Manhattan College. 

Student Outcomes

The Chemical Engineering program uses the standard set of ABET, Inc. Student Outcomes (1) through (7) as described above under the School of Engineering section of the Course Catalog.

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Enrollment

Full-time undergraduate enrollment as of Oct. 1, 2025: 70

Degrees awarded for the academic year 2025-26 (Dec. Feb. May and Sept.): 14