Manhattan College, New York, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Manhattan College is a catholic private college located in The Bronx which is 35 minutes from  Manhattan, New York. Founded in 1853, the  Manhattan College is one of the oldest and well-established colleges in New York. Over the years, the college has evolved as an educational provider and managed to be among the tops ranked colleges in the United States. Manhattan College is a Lasallian Catholic institution that believes in dignity and respect for every human being. Manhattan College aims to provide a discrimination-free environment for education and to make each member of the community feel a sense of belongingness.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

Manhattan College has a beautiful campus located away from the city in a serene and tranquil environment. However, it borders New York City and is just 35 minutes away from the city. The campus expands across an area of 23 acres and has all the necessary facilities needed for an amazing experience for students. Three new buildings have been constructed on the campus in the 21st century to meet the latest requirements and campus facilities have been modernised. Manhattan College has six Schools to offer courses in the field of Engineering, Science, Liberal Arts, Business Studies, Education & Health and  Continuing and Professional Studies. 

Accomplishments & Alumni 

Manhattan College is listed in the top 10 colleges in the U.S to help students get well-paying jobs after graduation by Money Magazine. It has also been named as one of the Forbes 300 Best Value Colleges and has been consistently recognized as the top schools in New York for good job placement record and ROI. Students who graduate from Manhattan College get an opportunity to work in some of the top companies like  Apple, Ernst & Young, JPMorgan Chase, NBC Universal and ExxonMobil. Every graduate of Manhattan College automatically becomes a   member of the Manhattan College Alumni Society which is the oldest Catholic alumni association in the country. It is a networking platform for alumni through which they share their experiences, joins events and supports each other at a professional and personal level. 

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

Manhattan College is a close-knit community of different cultures and nationalities and is an ideal college for international students. The college welcomes and supports international students throughout their stay in the college. The institution has around 4,000 students enrolled in more than 100-degree programmes at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. The student and faculty ratio at Manhattan College is 12:1 and the Average Class Size of Manhattan College is 23. The opportunities for students at Manhattan College is remarkable. Around 72% of the students participate in an internship or field-based experience in leading companies like Google, KPMG, Fox News, PricewaterhouseCoopers, IBM, Tesla, MetLife, Donna Karan, Con Edison, and NBC Universal.  

COVID-19 Response 

• Manhattan College has decided to continue offering remote learning and all classes will resume online from March 2021. 

• The College is open to students and employees with all the safest measures and the college will be regularly monitoring the health conditions of all members of the college.

• International students who cannot travel home are allowed to stay in the residence hall with all safety precautions and guidelines. Students visiting campus or staying in the residence hall will have to take part in regular testing every 14 days.

•  College-sponsored student domestic and international travel remain suspended until further notice.

• Members of the Manhattan College community who have travelled internationally within the last 30 days are required to undergo self-isolation for a  minimum of 14 days, complete the confidential health form before your return and contact the health provider for additional instructions