Institution Type: Private Catholic co-educational university for undergraduate and graduate students, with on-campus residence accommodation.
Annual Tuition (2025–2026): $50,400 (tuition) + $2,900 (average programme fee) + $4,400 (comprehensive annual fee). Accommodation and meals — from $19,150. For more detailed pricing, please contact our managers.
Manhattan College was founded in 1853 and is located in the picturesque Riverdale area of the Bronx, on the banks of the Hudson River. The 23-acre campus is just 30 minutes from the centre of Manhattan. Today, it enrols around 3,500 students, of whom 3–4% are international, from more than 40 countries. The college is among the best regional institutions in the Northeastern United States: in 2025, it ranked 22nd in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of regional universities in the North, and also made it into the top 10% of the best colleges in the country according to Niche.
The university comprises six academic schools and offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programmes. A particular source of pride is the engineering school, which is among the strongest in the US, as well as programmes in business, education, sciences, and arts. The teacher-student ratio is 11:1. Graduates of engineering programmes are in demand on the job market. The admissions committee accepts about 78% of applicants.
Accommodation, Meals, and Pricing
The university has residences that vary in style, amenities, and living conditions. First-year students are guaranteed places in dormitories. Upper-year students can apply for separate apartments. In the 2025–2026 academic year, the cost of accommodation starts from $11,550 per year for a double room, and the standard meal plan is $7,600. For resident students, a meal plan is mandatory. The total cost of tuition and accommodation for students living on campus is around $77,150 per year. Admission requires academic documents, English test results, and references. The university offers financial aid and scholarships for international students.