Manhattan College is a private, Roman Catholic, liberal arts university in the Bronx in New York City. After originally being established in 1853 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools as an academy for day students, Manhattan College was officially incorporated as an institution of higher education through a charter granted by the New York State Board of Regents. In 1922, it moved from Manhattan to the Riverdale section of the Bronx, roughly 6.4 miles north of its original location on 131st Street in the Manhattanville section of Manhattan. Manhattan College offers undergraduate programs in the arts, business, education, health, engineering, and science. Graduate programs are offered for education, business, science, and engineering.
| Former name | Academy of the Holy Infancy (1853–1863) |
| Motto | Signum Fidei (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | Sign of the Faith |
| Type | Private liberal arts university |
| Established | 1853 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Lasallian) |
| Academic affiliations | ACCU, NAICU, Annapolis Group, CLAC, Oberlin Group |
| Endowment | $114.9 million (2020) |
| President | Brennan O'Donnell |
| Provost | William Clyde |
| Undergraduates | 3,195 |
| Postgraduates | 480 |
| Campus | Urban, 22 acres |
| Colors | Kelly green and white |
| Official Website | http://www.manhattan.edu |
About Manhattan College
Private, Roman Catholic, liberal arts university in the Bronx borough in New York City. The institution offers undergraduate programs in the arts, business, education, health, engineering, and science.
Achievement of Manhattan College
The school's motto is Signum Fidei or "Sign of the Faith." The school's band often marches in the New York City Saint Patricks Day Parade.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Manhattan College
Manhattan College Category.. Lasallian colleges and universities.. Universities and colleges in the Bronx.. Riverdale, Bronx.. Universities and colleges in New York City.. Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Latest information about Manhattan College updated on September 13 2022.
