Manhattanville College in Purchase has announced a significant increase in enrollment for the fall semester as it welcomes more than 700 new undergraduate and graduate students.
With a focus on new and innovative programs and reimagining the liberal arts for next generation learners, Manhattanville is welcoming a growing diverse and talented cohort of new students. The college is adding fully online programs to expand its offerings to a broader group of students such as its online program in Family Nurse Practitioner in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, which has contributed to the enrollment increase. Other popular forward-looking programs at Manhattanville include a new 4+1 accelerated program in biochemistry and biomedical sciences, the new radiologic technology program, computer science, psychology, nursing, business, education and fine and performing arts. The School of Education has also experienced increased new student enrollment, with Applied Behavior Analysis among the standout programs.
The college anticipates close to a 5% increase in new first-year student enrollment and a similar boost in total new undergraduate students, including transfers in accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN).
“We are very pleased to see these positive enrollment trends here at Manhattanville,” said Frank Sanchez, Ph.D., president of Manhattanville. “These numbers affirm our new direction for academic programs as we meet the regional needs of the next generation workforce. Forward thinking curriculum has been part of our cultural fabric since the founding of the college, and we are very proud to carry this legacy forward for a new and even more diverse student population.”
The college has seen a substantial increase in first-year male students (26%), first-year international students (36%), commuter students (28%), and those identifying as First Generation (35%), which exemplifies a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Added to this are double-digit increases among graduate students identifying as Asian, White, Black or African American, Hispanic and students identifying as two or more races with a remarkable 31% increase in new undergraduate students identifying as Hispanic, and 77% increase in new undergraduate students identifying as Asian.
Manhattanville has also experienced explosive growth in its graduate program enrollment with a remarkable 45% – 50% increase in total new graduate students, demonstrating the strong and growing demand for advanced education at Manhattanville.
The incoming class maintains an impressive average GPA of 3.31 for a second consecutive year, furthering the college’s commitment to attracting high-achieving students.
