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title: "Parents and Families | Admissions"
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date: 2026-05-12
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# Parents and Families | Admissions
Admissions
# Parents and Families
## Your Partner in your Student's College Journey
**At Manhattan University, parents and families are a vital part of our community. Whether your student is still considering Manhattan or already enrolled, this page is your home base for everything you need to support them.**
Manhattan University is a Lasallian Catholic University in New York City known for small classes, strong career outcomes, and a campus community where students are known by name. The sections below are organized by where you and your student are in the journey, so jump straight to what fits your moment.
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Why Manhattan What Sets Us Apart
## Why Families choose Manhattan University
Parents looking at colleges weigh academics, outcomes, safety, value, and community. The four pillars below are what families tell us made Manhattan stand out, and what we work to deliver every day.
[](/about/lasallian-catholic-heritage)
[Our Lasallian Tradition
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A mission-focused Lasallian Catholic university that values faith, education, community, and social justice for students of every background and belief.
Learn About Our Mission
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[Strong Return on Investment
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A nationally ranked leader in return on investment, with NYC internships, strong employment outcomes, and a $62,000+ median starting salary for graduates.
See Return on Investment
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[Students Known by Name
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An 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and average class size of 18.1 means students are mentored individually and never get lost in the crowd.
Explore Academics
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[A Safe and Supportive Campus
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A secure campus in upscale Riverdale with more than 50 public safety officers on patrol, plus comprehensive student health and wellness services.
Explore Public Safety
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[New York City as Your Classroom
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A New York City location gives students unmatched access to internships, employers, and cultural opportunities at the heart of the world's leading industries.
Discover NYC Opportunities
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[A True Jasper Community
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A close-knit community of students, faculty, mentors, and alumni who support one another across four years and well beyond commencement at Manhattan.
Meet the Jasper Community
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Faith, Inclusion, and Service
## A Mission-Focused Community that Values Every Student
At Manhattan University, your student will join a truly unique community. We are a mission-focused Lasallian Catholic university that promotes faith, respect, education, community, and social justice. Our tradition welcomes students of all faiths, including Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, and Jewish students, as well as those of other beliefs and none.
As Lasallians, we are committed to creating lasting social change by addressing the root causes of poverty and injustice. Your student will have access to community service projects in our local Bronx and Riverdale neighborhood, as well as service-immersion trips that take students into unfamiliar cultures in the U.S. and abroad to learn about social justice through hands-on service work.
[ Explore Lasallian Catholic Heritage ](/about/lasallian-catholic-heritage)
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Where Outcomes Meet Opportunity
## A Nationally Ranked Leader in Return on Investment
A college education is one of the biggest investments your family will make, and Manhattan University delivers a return that consistently ranks among the strongest in the Northeast. With our New York City location, hands-on learning, and personalized career support, Manhattan graduates leave ready to work and earn from day one.
[ Learn More About Return on Investment ](/about/rankings)
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80%+
Of students complete an internship before graduation
86%
Employed or in graduate school within nine months
$62K+
Median base starting salary for recent graduates
11:1
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio
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Small Classes, Strong Mentorship
## Your Student will be Known by Name, not by Number
Your student will not get lost in the crowd at Manhattan University. With an 11:1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18.1 students, our faculty know students individually and form mentoring relationships that often extend long beyond graduation.
Manhattan offers numerous undergraduate research programs that allow students to collaborate with faculty on original research, write academic papers, and present at professional conferences. These are opportunities many universities reserve for graduate students. Our Center for Graduate School and Fellowship Advisement supports students preparing for graduate study, and every student is paired with a dedicated academic advisor who meets with them regularly to discuss course registration, majors and minors, and career goals.
[ Explore Academic Success Services ](/academics/academics-success)
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Support Services Safety and Support Services
## Your Student's Well-Being is Our Priority
Manhattan University surrounds every student with safety, academic, mental health, and personal support resources. The six services below are the ones families rely on most throughout their students' four years on campus.
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[Mental Health and Counseling
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A team of licensed therapists provides confidential mental health counseling and support services to every Manhattan student at no cost throughout the year.
Visit the Counseling Center
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[On-Campus Health Services
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Our health services office provides urgent care for common illnesses and minor injuries, with specialist referrals so students never leave campus.
Visit Health Services
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[Specialized Resource Center
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Coordinates accommodations for housing, classroom learning, and exam testing so every student has equitable access to the full Manhattan University experience.
Visit the Specialized Resource Center
[](/academics/academics-support/center-for-academic-success)
[Academic Advising for Every Student
](/academics/academics-support/center-for-academic-success)
Every Manhattan student is paired with a dedicated academic advisor who guides course registration, major and minor selection, and career planning.
Meet With an Advisor
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[Residence Life and Housing
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Residence Life offers move-in support, roommate matching, residential community programs, and the dedicated staff that make every student's hall feel like home.
Learn About Residence Life
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[Technology and IT Support
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The IT Help Desk supports your students with laptop assistance, software access, secure campus Wi-Fi, and the digital tools they need every day.
Visit IT Support
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What You Can Do
## How you can Support your Student's success
The transition to college is a partnership between your student, Manhattan University, and you. The actions below are simple but powerful ways to support your student as they evaluate Manhattan and prepare to arrive on campus.
### As You Evaluate Manhattan University
- Visit campus together so you both can see Manhattan firsthand
- Attend an open house or an admitted student event
- Meet your admissions counselor and ask questions specific to your student's intended program
- Compare cost, financial aid, and the [Jasper Guarantee](/admissions/undergraduate/jasper-guarantee "Jasper Guarantee ") tuition lock with other schools your student is considering
### After Your Student Commits
- File the FAFSA together as early as October 1
- Review the financial aid offer and any merit scholarship details
- Help your student set up their email, applicant portal, and orientation account
- Attend Family Weekend and other on-campus events
- Join Jasper Families to connect with other Manhattan families before move-in
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## 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.
[Apply Today](/admissions/apply)
[Visit Manhattan University](/admissions/visit)
[Request Information](/admissions/undergraduate/request-information)
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