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title: "Prospective Students | Manhattan University"
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date: 2026-05-13
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# Prospective Students | Manhattan University

Admissions

# Prospective Students

## A Degree That Pays Off.

Manhattan University ranks in the top 3% of U.S. colleges for salary impact, with undergraduate, graduate, adult, online, and transfer pathways designed to launch the career you want.

 

 [ Undergraduate ](/admissions/undergraduate) 

 [ Graduate ](/graduate/admissions) [ Transfer ](/admissions/transfer) 

 

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By the Numbers

##  A University Preparing You for The Real World 

Manhattan University is small enough to know you and large enough to launch you. Here is what that looks like in numbers.

100+

Majors, Minors, and Graduate Programs

Across the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Engineering, with online and accelerated options.

 

15:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

A University where you won't be a number, you'll be a student.

 

73%

Participate in an Internship

Internships and field experiences with Google, NBC Universal, KPMG, Tesla, MetLife, Con Edison, and IBM.

 

\#73

Best Colleges in the U.S.

*The Wall Street Journal* 2026 Best Colleges, with a salary impact score in the top 3% nationally.

 

The Manhattan University Difference

##  Built for Outcomes. Rooted in Community. 

Six reasons prospective Jaspers choose Manhattan, drawn from what current students, alumni, and national rankings consistently call out.

 [](/about/rankings)

 [Proven Return on Investment

 ](/about/rankings) 

The Wall Street Journal ranks Manhattan in the top 3% of U.S. colleges for salary impact, with strong national recognition for graduate earnings and social mobility.

  Explore Return on Investment  

 [](/about/new-york-city-location)

 [NYC as Your Classroom

 ](/about/new-york-city-location) 

Just ten miles from Midtown on the 1 train, our students intern, research, and build careers inside the city that defines finance, media, tech, and health.

  Explore New York City  

 [](/directory)

 [Faculty Who Know Your Name

 ](/directory) 

A 15-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and an 18.4 average class size mean professors mentor, advise, and write recommendations that open real doors.

  Explore Manhattan University Faculty  

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 [A Lasallian Catholic Community

 ](/about/lasallian-catholic-heritage) 

Rooted in the De La Salle tradition since 1853, Manhattan welcomes students of every faith and background and shapes graduates who lead with purpose.

  Explore Lasallian Catholic Heritage  

 [](/admissions/undergraduate/jasper-guarantee)

 [The Jasper Guarantee

 ](/admissions/undergraduate/jasper-guarantee) 

Every undergraduate's tuition rate is locked for all four years, ensuring families can plan, budget, and graduate without unexpected increases.

  Learn More About Jasper Guarantee  

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 [Internships at Top Employers

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Seventy-three percent of students intern at companies like Google, KPMG, Tesla, NBC Universal, MetLife, and IBM, often before they reach senior year.

  Learn More About Internships  

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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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