What Manhattan University does

Manhattan University is a private, independent Lasallian Catholic institution of higher education founded in 1853 and domiciled in Riverdale, Bronx, New York, at 4513 Manhattan College Parkway. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through three schools — the Kakos School of Arts & Sciences, the AACSB-accredited O'Malley School of Business, and the ABET-accredited School of Engineering — totaling more than 300 programs, including five-year combined undergraduate/graduate tracks and adult/professional offerings. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (reaffirmed 2022; next review 2029-2030), with additional programmatic accreditations from AACSB, ABET, AAQEP, and the International Accreditation of Counseling Services, and participates in NC-SARA for interstate distance education and the U.S. Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership for military-affiliated students.

Its core "technology" is the academic platform itself: residential and online instruction, library services, study abroad, and student-support infrastructure (Specialized Resource Center, Counseling Center, career development, 19 Division I athletic teams branded "Jasper Athletics," and 80+ clubs/organizations). The business model is a tuition-driven nonprofit subscription model with annual billing, supplemented by financial aid flow-through (96% of first-year students receive aid), alumni donations via the "connect.manhattan.edu" giving portal, and ancillary revenue from the Office of Events & Conference Services. Customers are segmented horizontally across prospective undergraduates (primary), graduate and professional students, veterans and military-connected students, and international students; pricing varies by program level (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral) and residency status, with details published annually and a public Net Price Calculator. Marketing and distribution rely on the manhattan.edu digital presence, social channels, campus visits/virtual tours via YouVisit, recruitment events, and IPEDS data disclosure to NCES.

Name

Manhattan University

Legal name

Manhattan University

Website

https://manhattan.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Manhattan University is a private Lasallian Catholic university in Riverdale, Bronx, founded 1853, offering 300+ undergraduate and graduate programs across Arts & Sciences, Business, and Engineering to traditional, adult, veteran, and international students, funded primarily by tuition and financial aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Manhattan University generates primary revenue through tuition and fees charged to undergraduate and graduate students across its academic programs.
2. Financial Aid and Grants: University receives and distributes financial aid, grants, and scholarships to support student enrollment, including federal student aid.
3. Alumni Giving and Donations: The university receives charitable contributions and planned gifts from alumni and donors, with active giving campaigns and a connection portal for donors.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Manhattan University is a Lasallian Catholic university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across three schools—the Kakos School of Arts & Sciences, the AACSB-accredited O'Malley School of Business, and the ABET-accredited School of Engineering. It serves students through on-campus residential instruction at its Riverdale, Bronx campus and through NC-SARA-authorized distance education, offering more than 300 academic programs with strong ties to the New York City job market. Supporting offerings include student support services (Specialized Resource Center), Division I athletics, 80+ clubs, career development, and campus conference/event hosting.

Product overview

Manhattan University is a Lasallian Catholic university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs through three academic schools: the Kakos School of Arts & Sciences, the O'Malley School of Business (AACSB-accredited), and the School of Engineering (ABET-accredited). The university provides student support services including the Specialized Resource Center for students with disabilities, career development and employment services, campus life programs, athletics (19 D-I teams), and conference/event hosting services. With over 300 programs and a location 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan, the institution focuses on experience-driven degrees and hands-on learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kakos School of Arts & Sciences: School building critical thinking and research skills across sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
• O'Malley School of Business
• School of Engineering
• Jasper Athletics

Products and services

• Kakos School of Arts & Sciences Academic school delivering undergraduate and graduate programs across sciences, humanities, and social sciences, designed to build critical thinking and research skills and prepare graduates for diverse careers via NYC-based internships and alumni connections.
• O'Malley School of Business AACSB-accredited academic school offering undergraduate and graduate programs in finance, analytics, marketing, and entrepreneurship, with hands-on learning, NYC internships, and an alumni network connecting graduates to global markets.
• School of Engineering ABET-accredited academic school delivering undergraduate and graduate engineering programs (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical) that combine rigorous technical education with real-world design experiences tied to NYC engineering and technology sectors.
• Specialized Resource Center (SRC) Student support service providing academic accommodations to students with disabilities and temporary disabilities, including priority seating, extended exam time, alternative testing environments, readers, note-takers, scribes, and access to adaptive technology.
• Events & Conference Services Campus service that coordinates event logistics including meeting space, overnight accommodations, dining and catering, and other campus services for external conference planners; certified as an ACCED-I One-Stop Shop providing a single point of contact, one comprehensive contract, and one itemized invoice.
• Career Opportunities & Employment Career development and employment service offering full-time faculty positions, administrator roles, staff positions, and part-time/adjunct teaching positions across Manhattan University's academic departments and offices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of alumni find work in their chosen field
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManhattan University participates in NC-SARA through the New York State Education Department, governing interstate delivery of distance education and out-of-state supervised field experiences. Students physically located outside New York State when receiving distance education can access consumer protection complaint processes.
• U.S. Department of Defense Voluntary Education PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManhattan University has signed the DoD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding and submitted intent-to-comply memo to the VA regarding Executive Order 13607, supporting military and veteran education benefits and services.
• Middle States Commission on Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSCHE is the institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Manhattan University's accreditation was reaffirmed in 2022.
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACSB accreditation covers the O'Malley School of Business programs, effective 2018-19 through 2023-24. Located at 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Tampa, FL.
• ABET Engineering Accreditation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABET accredits the School of Engineering programs including Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering at the bachelor's and master's levels.
• New York State Education DepartmentcoreOthersManhattan University's approved degree and certificate programs are listed in the NYSED Inventory of Registered Programs (Institution Code: 439000). The university also participates in NYSED as its SARA State Portal Entity.
• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)minorOthersManhattan University is a member of NAICU, representing independent higher education institutions nationally.
• U.S. Department of Education / National Center for Education StatisticscoreOthersUniversity data is disclosed annually through IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System). College Navigator data available at NCES website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Iona University: Private Catholic comprehensive university in New Rochelle, NY metro area, with multiple schools including business and a Lasallian heritage connection. Comparable in size, religious identity, and regional footprint.
• Fordham University: Private Catholic (Jesuit) comprehensive university in NYC offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Most direct peer to Manhattan University given overlapping Catholic identity, NYC metro location, professional schools, and similar size tier.
• Mount Saint Mary College: Private Catholic college in Newburgh, NY serving similar undergraduate and graduate segments in the Hudson Valley/NYC metro. Comparable in religious identity, scale, and regional focus.
• St. John's University: Private Catholic (Vincentian) comprehensive university in NYC with multiple schools including business and engineering. Directly comparable in religious heritage, urban setting, and program breadth.
• Marist College: Private comprehensive college in Poughkeepsie, NY with strong undergraduate and graduate programs and Division I athletics. Comparable in size, regional footprint within New York State, and career-outcomes orientation.
• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: Private Lasallian (De La Salle Christian Brothers) comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable via shared Lasallian Catholic mission, similar institutional scale, and mission-driven identity.
• Loyola Marymount University: Private Catholic (Jesuit/Marymount) comprehensive university in Los Angeles with multiple professional schools including business and engineering. Comparable in religious identity, comprehensive programming, and Division I athletics profile.
• Fairfield University: Private Catholic (Jesuit) comprehensive university in Fairfield, CT with multiple professional schools and Division I athletics. Comparable in mission, religious identity, and small-campus comprehensive profile.
• Lewis University: Private Catholic (Lasallian/De La Salle Christian Brothers) university in Illinois with multiple professional programs including business and aviation. Directly comparable via shared Lasallian heritage and comprehensive programming.

Broad incumbents

• New York University: Large private research university headquartered in NYC with comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. A broader incumbent that competes for the same NYC student talent pool and employer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/share/p/18KFAGL1HH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manhattan-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DYcPXE-lR__/?img_index=1

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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