The promise of Manhattan College
Manhattan College is a Lasallian Catholic institution of higher learning that embraces qualified men and women of all faiths, cultures and traditions. Established in 1853, the college is founded upon the Lasallian tradition of excellence in teaching, respect for human dignity, and commitment to social justice inspired by the innovator of modern pedagogy, John Baptist de La Salle.
The mission of Manhattan College is to provide a contemporary, person-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. The college pursues this mission through programs that integrate a broad liberal education with concentration in specific disciplines in the arts and sciences or with professional preparation in business, education and health and engineering.
The learning experience at Manhattan is enriched by postgraduate professional programs and by capitalizing on its location on the edge of the cultural center and global marketplace that is New York City.
There are some 40 major fields of study across six schools, guided by an internationally recognized faculty, sought-after leaders and real-world consultants in their fields, 93 percent of whom hold doctoral degrees. There are also opportunities to study abroad in more than 30 countries.
Manhattan College consistently ranks among the top schools in national surveys that assess return on investment, the value of a degree and graduates’ salaries. Additionally, the college’s job placement and retention rates are a testament to students’ success. Manhattan College placed 15th out of 900 colleges and universities in the 2014 College Return on Investment (ROI) Report. Manhattan College is ranked 40th out of 665 U.S. colleges and universities in Money magazine’s 2014 Best Colleges list. The Best Colleges 2014-15 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranks Manhattan College 18th overall in the Best Regional Universities (North) category.