“Manhattan's distinctive small liberal arts college — Griffins community on the Upper East Side, with strong arts and theatre.”
Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) is a private, independent liberal arts college founded in 1936, located in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side at 221 East 71st Street. Originally founded as the New York City branch of Marymount College and now fully independent, MMC offers a uniquely urban liberal arts experience leveraging Manhattan's unparalleled cultural, professional, and educational resources. With approximately 1,500 undergraduates and a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, MMC offers a personally engaged academic experience grounded in NYC's energy and opportunities. MMC's curriculum emphasizes the integration of liberal arts with professional preparation. The college is particularly known for its Drama/Theatre Arts program — leveraging Broadway, Off-Broadway, and the wider NYC performing arts ecosystem — plus strong programs in business, communication, dance, psychology, and the arts. Internships in NYC's media, fashion, finance, and arts industries are integrated throughout the academic experience. With 66.8% of graduates employed within six months and median 10-year earnings of $44,800 (31% above the national median), MMC delivers strong career outcomes for its NYC-focused programs. Campus life at MMC is uniquely urban — there is no traditional campus, with classes held in the college's main building and apartment-style housing in nearby NYC neighborhoods. Students access NYC's Broadway theatres, museums, libraries, music venues, restaurants, and professional opportunities as part of daily college life. The Griffins athletic identity (mythical creature symbolizing strength, courage, and wisdom) and the blue main brand color (Pantone 286) define MMC's modest athletic presence and visual identity. With its NYC location, distinctive arts and theatre programs, and tight-knit small-college community, MMC offers a uniquely urban small-college experience.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$40,260
/yr
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How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Distinctive Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft program leveraging Broadway, Off-Broadway, and NYC's performing arts ecosystem.
Strong dance program leveraging NYC's professional dance community.
Practical business education with strong placement in NYC's finance and corporate sectors.
Programs leveraging NYC's media, advertising, and entertainment industries.
Programs in biology, psychology, and pre-health pathways with NYC hospital and research access.
4 years
MMC's signature program — distinctive theatre and drama education leveraging Broadway and NYC's unparalleled performing arts ecosystem.
4 years
Distinctive dance program with NYC professional dance community access.
4 years
Practical business education with strong placement in NYC's finance, fashion, media, and corporate sectors.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $41,870
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.
