
Fast Facts
Manhattanville at a Glance
From our diverse student body to our low student-to-faculty ratio to our top-notch athletic programs, we have been fulfilling our mission to educate ethical and socially responsible leaders since 1841.
OUR DIVERSE STUDENT BODY
Enrollment:
1,284: Undergraduate enrollment;
940: Graduate enrollment.
Faculty:
110 Full-time faculty
10:1 Student-faculty ratio
Student Life:
70+ Student-run clubs and organizations.
23 NCAA Division III Athletic Teams.
65% of first-year, first-time students live on campus.
Location and History:
Founded in 1841 in Manhattan, relocated in 1952 to Purchase, NY, the former estate
of Whitelaw Reid, publisher of the New York Herald Tribune and Ambassador to England.
Campus and Facilities:
100 acres with a castle at the center;
4 residence halls;
Dining: Benziger dining hall, The Market, and Starbucks;
The 'Ville'age Store selling Manhattanville merch, gifts, and supplies.
Athletics facilities: Kennedy Gym, GoValiants field, tennis courts, and workout rooms.
Labs: 15 new or renovated science and nursing labs with smart technology and standards
outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
Fabrication Lab or "FabLab" at our Center for Design Thinking.
To a Valiant Heart, Nothing is Impossible!”
We Are Valiants!The Student Experience

Commitment to Service
With a focus on service learning, our students are encouraged to make a difference in the community—both on campus and off.
- 1,000 of students give their time to service projects through our Clark Center.
- 200 Community partners/ outlets for students to choose from.
- 30,000+ Hours of community service completed annually.

Athletics
Manhattanville has a long history of success in athletics, boasting 23 NCAA Division III teams, many of which have receved honors on the national stage. We take great pride in supporting our student athletes and cheering them on at our state-of-the-art facilities adds a rich layer to campus life.
- 44 NCAA Tournament Appearances
- 59 Conference Tournament Championships
- 36 All-American Selections
- 11 COSIDA Academic All-Americans
- 59 Conference Players of the Year
- 53 Conference Regular Season Championships
- 104 All-Region Honorees

#1 in Social Mobility!
Leaders in a Global Community

Honor Societies
- Beta Beta Beta (Tribeta) – Biology
- Kappa Delta Pi – Education
- Lambda Pi Eta –Communication
- Phi Sigma Tau – Philosophy
- Pre-Law Honor Society
- Psi Chi – Psychology
- Sigma Alpha Pi – Leadership and Success
- Chi Alpha Sigma – Sport Studies/Athletics

Graduates Who Excel
With a network of 30,000+ alums, our graduates go on to lead companies on the cutting edge of business trends, improve patient care at top healthcare facilities, passionately educate the next generation of schoolchildren, and further their own education with advanced degrees. 86% of the Class of 2020 are employed or currently enrolled in graduate school.
- 49% Employed
- 37% Enrolled in graduate studies

Academics Designed for Success
All undergraduate students complete a minimum of one internship, experiential learning or clinical experience prior to degree completion.
Some of our most popular programs include:
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Business Management
- Education
- Sport Studies
ACCREDITATIONS
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)