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Marymount Manhattan College

New York, NY·Private nonprofit·1,577 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,577 students.

83%
Accept
1,577
Students
$36,861
Net Price
49%
Grad Rate
$45,500
Earnings
10 yr
$25,750
Debt

About This School

Marymount Manhattan College is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, New York with approximately 1,577 undergraduate students enrolled. Marymount Manhattan College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $36,861 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $45,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Marymount Manhattan College is a private college on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, United States. As of 2020, enrollment consisted of 1,571 undergraduate students with women making up 80% and men 20% of student enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 50% graduation rate and 65% freshman retention suggest that many students either leave or struggle to finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. That said, if you're drawn to performing arts, communications, or liberal arts in the heart of Manhattan, the small campus (under 1,700 students) and New York City access offer real opportunities that don't show up in the stats. Median debt of $19,250 is manageable, but the $37,037 annual net price is steep when graduates are earning a median of $45,500 a decade out, so run the financial numbers carefully before enrolling.

Founded
1936
Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,703

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts60%
Business & Marketing12%
Social Sciences11%
Communications7%
Psychology6%
Biological Sciences1%
Health Professions1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Alexandra DaddarioMoira KellyAlexander SkarsgårdLaverne CoxMelissa BenoistMelissa RauchGeraldine FerraroPrincess Marie of DenmarkJenna UshkowitzKari WuhrerTika SumpterTali Golergant

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1214
Reading 75th %ile673
Math 75th %ile650

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$41,870
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,870
Avg Net Price
$36,861
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$30,722
$30–48k$30,626
$48–75k$32,459
$75–110k$34,872
$110k+$42,217

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$25,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
49%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
70%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$25,750
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$31,700
Female graduates$34,900

Gap: -10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$25,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White42%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino18%
Asian2%
Two or more races5%
International3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,577 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Marymount Manhattan College

221 E 71st St

New York, NY 10021-4597

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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