“A private liberal arts university on a 100-acre Westchester estate 30 miles from Manhattan, where intimate learning meets global ambition.”
Manhattanville University is a private, coeducational liberal arts institution founded in 1841 by the Society of the Sacred Heart in Lower Manhattan. In 1952 the university relocated to its current 100-acre campus in Purchase, New York—a leafy Westchester County hamlet 30 miles north of Midtown Manhattan and easily accessible by Metro-North rail. Formally renamed from Manhattanville College to Manhattanville University in 2022, the institution serves approximately 2,400 students across undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities, sciences, business, fine arts, and education. Students come from 45+ countries and 35+ American states, creating a diverse and globally minded academic community. Manhattanville's signature academic innovation is the Portfolio System, which allows students to design individualized, interdisciplinary courses of study with faculty mentorship—a distinctive alternative to rigid major requirements. Academic strengths include a nationally recognized School of Education (top-20 for undergraduate teaching per US News), a growing School of Nursing launched in 2020, forensic psychology, sports management, and a vibrant fine arts program that capitalizes on New York City's world-class cultural institutions. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students receive close mentorship typical of the best small liberal arts colleges. Campus life centers on the Valiants' NCAA Division III athletic tradition, a close residential community where 45% of students live on campus, and diverse student organizations and service opportunities. Purchase, NY sits within commuter distance of New York City via Metro-North, giving students access to internship and employment networks across finance, media, healthcare, and the creative industries. The 100-acre estate campus features historic Reid Castle alongside modern academic and residential facilities.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Regional Universities North
US News 2026
Best Undergraduate Teaching
US News 2026
Early Action
Non-binding early action
Priority Deadline
Priority consideration for admission and scholarships
Rolling Admissions
Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$44,604
/yr
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How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Offers liberal arts programs across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine arts, with the innovative Portfolio System enabling self-designed majors.
Offers undergraduate programs in management, finance, marketing, and sports management with access to New York City's business ecosystem.
One of Manhattanville's strongest and most recognized programs, with teacher preparation at undergraduate and graduate levels and an Ed.D. in educational leadership.
Launched Fall 2020, the nursing school admitted 120+ students in its inaugural year and offers a BSN combining liberal arts foundation with rigorous clinical training.
4 years
A rapidly growing program combining clinical training with Manhattanville's liberal arts foundation, preparing graduates for NCLEX licensure and careers in the New York healthcare ecosystem.
4 years
Ranked top-20 nationally for undergraduate teaching by US News, with strong student teaching placements across Westchester and New York metro area school systems.
4 years
An interdisciplinary program combining psychology and criminal justice with internship opportunities in New York metropolitan legal and law enforcement institutions.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $44,604
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
