Manhattan College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Manhattan College? Manhattan College is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Manhattan College directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1130-1310

Applicants Submitting SAT

73%

SAT Scores for Manhattan College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	580
SAT Math 25th	550
SAT Composite 25th	1130

SAT Scores for Manhattan College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	670
SAT Math 75th	640
SAT Composite 75th	1310
Average SAT Score	1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Manhattan College?

Manhattan College typically requires applicants to be in the top 36 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1130 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1040. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1220 out of 1600. The school ranks #43 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 73 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

SAT scores are not required for admission consideration at Manhattan College.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2017 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Manhattan College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1310 and Above	Good	>84%
1220 to 1310	Avg +	75%-84%
1130 to 1220	Avg -	64%-75%
1040 to 1130	Reach	51%-64%
Less than 1040	Low	<51%

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ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

23-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

27%

ACT Scores for Manhattan College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	23
ACT Math 25th	22
ACT Composite 25th	23

ACT Scores for Manhattan College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	30
ACT Math 75th	28
ACT Composite 75th	28
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Manhattan College?

Admission data indicates that Manhattan College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #34 in New York for highest average ACT composite score. 27 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Manhattan College.

ACT scores are not required for admission consideration at Manhattan College.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2017 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Manhattan College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>85%
25 to 28	Avg +	75%-85%
23 to 25	Avg -	66%-75%
21 to 23	Reach	56%-66%
Less than 21	Low	<56%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.56

Typical High School Grades

B+

You will need very good grades in high school to get into Manhattan College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Manhattan College was 3.56 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #24 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.56 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Manhattan College accepts 75% of all applicants.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Manhattan College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Admission Chances
3.75+	29%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	15%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.50	22%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.25	24%	Avg -
2.75 to 3.00	8%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	2%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Low
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

52% of Manhattan College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Manhattan College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	24%
Top 25% of class	52%
Top 50% of class	81%
Bottom 50% of class	19%
Bottom 25% of class	1%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Fall 2019 Application Deadline

Applications were Due

Apr 15, 2019

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Apr 15, 2019.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Manhattan College and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Manhattan College Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Not applicable
High School GPA	Not applicable
High School Class Rank	Not applicable
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not applicable
Recommendations	Not applicable
Demonstration of Competencies	Not applicable

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Manhattan College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Manhattan College Admission Requirements

Chances of getting into Manhattan College