Manhattan College Admission Requirements

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 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.

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 #0 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.

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 #0 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?

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

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