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Manhattan College
Оглавление“This is a time to think about the purpose that will drive your life, to discover your own personal mission. Everything at Manhattan College is designed to help you—even challenge you—in that discovery.”
New York City, NY
http://www.manhattan.edu/admissions/
INTRODUCTION:
With over 150 years of history, Manhattan College is at the forefront of outstanding, comprehensive colleges. Through the years, one constant has guided the College – the Lasallian Catholic heritage upon which it was built. Christian Brothers and lay teachers alike have educated generations of leaders with five programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, the sciences and over 40 major fields of study — for virtually any chosen profession. A student-faculty ratio of approximately 12-1 allows students to receive individual attention and support and provides them with the knowledge they need to succeed in the classroom and in the workforce.
There’s no other education quite like this, created for you in the spirit of the man who invented modern teaching, St. John Baptist de La Salle. The achievement, humanity, opportunity, and community of innovative Lasallian education has been the passionate mission of Manhattan College since 1853.
4 DISTINCTIONS
ENGAGED STUDENTS
Manhattan College’s welcoming campus in Riverdale, a residential New York City neighborhood, fosters close bonds among fellow students and with faculty. Just thirty minutes from midtown Manhattan the College provides easy access to the vast resources for personal enrichment to be had in this mecca of commerce and the arts. Manhattan College Jaspers enjoy the special advantages the school has to offer – a strong network that links students and alumni to each other in mutually beneficial ways.
The College’s mentoring program is growing exponentially, offering opportunities for Jasper undergraduates and professionals in every field to interact. Through e-mail contacts, alumni visits, student internships and, in many cases, job placements, the Manhattan College family looks after its own. This is a value-added component of a Manhattan education.
In partnership with a number of educational institutions, including Lasallian schools overseas, the College offers many opportunities for study in other countries. Studying abroad represents an opportunity for intellectual, cultural and personal growth for its students, many of whom have never gone beyond the borders of the USA.
Manhattan believes that educators have a responsibility not only to prepare students for careers, but to make them more knowledgeable, sensitive and tolerant of other cultures and informed citizens of an increasingly interdependent world. As one student writes, “Living and studying in South Africa has allowed me to understand and appreciate a reality so different from my own — to witness firsthand the strength of people and their ability to overcome incredible hardships.”
GREAT TEACHING
In the future as in the past, it is the faculty who are the torchbearers of Manhattan’s educational mission. The Christian Brothers, through their scholarship and compassion, paved the way for the lay faculty who followed, and today a scholarly body of men and women does credit to this institution, pursuing research activities and offering qualified students the opportunity to work alongside them outside the normal classroom environment. The faculty offers inspiring, personalized teaching while applying the critical thinking and problem solving that students must learn and use. The College has been expanding its academic offerings and facilities to accommodate a growing number of students from the northeast corridor and, increasingly, from other regions of the country. The approximately 80% residential students, as well as the commuters, enjoy a sense of belonging to the close-knit Manhattan community. Two new state-of-the-art residences have been added on campus; in addition, a planned Student Commons will serve as a hub for meetings, dining, student government, multicultural and other shared student activities.
The O’Malley Library, an outstanding architectural and engineering achievement, serves as the perfect environment for study, research and technology open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Manhattan offers all new students and their parents the opportunity to participate in one of four orientation sessions, designed to assist students in their transition to college life.
In the fall of 2011 the College will offer a new pilot learning and living program that will foster community by providing students who live in the same area the opportunity to share classes together and to participate in exciting co-curricular activities together.
Manhattan’s lay faculty understands the importance of the Lasallian mission that was the calling of the Christian Brothers who founded the College, a mission that dictated excellence in teaching, respect for individual dignity, and commitment to social justice. It has to do with the young people who will shape the world in the years ahead — of how well equipped and how willing they are to make contributions for the betterment of mankind.
VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
Thanks to its proximity to metropolitan New York, Manhattan students can enjoy all the city’s cultural opportunities, including world-class museums, musical theater and drama, concert halls and sports events. They also include access to many seminars, special events and internships. The College’s 19 varsity teams for men and women offer a full spectrum of athletic opportunities – from baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, and track-and-field, to tennis, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, golf and cross-country. Many clubs and intramural activities complement the athletic program. Scholarships are offered in most varsity sports, in addition to academic need- and merit-based awards.
Traditionally, many Manhattan students have been the first in their families to receive a college education, and the College supports them with its generous financial aid programs. There are clubs in abundance where interests in science, arts, drama, dance, and music can be pursued. Yes, there is even a Jazz Band and Bagpipers Band! Student government and the student newspaper hold still more opportunities for involvement in the life of the College.
The office of Campus Ministry/Social Action foster spiritual development and an enhanced understanding of social justice issues. The Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience (LOVE) provides the opportunity for students to explore commitment to social causes and to develop habits of reflection on faith. Through participation in these programs students develop enhance spiritually, as a result of developing quality, value-based relationships with peers as well as with people whose culture is very different from their own. Opportunities are available during academic breaks, with programs in New Orleans, Ecuador, Mexico, Kenya, Texas, Maine and Alabama. Different locations are always being added to meet the interests of participating students.
Additionally, many students participate in other community service projects. These include Habitat for Humanity, God’s Love We Deliver, a variety of works with the elderly in nearby nursing homes, the hungry in soup kitchens, and children in an array of settings. For over its 70% Catholic student body, the beautiful De La Salle Chapel offers Sunday mass and concerts, and daily mass is held in a small chapel on campus.
SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES
From the beginning, Manhattan College graduates have distinguished themselves in all fields, and a long list of illustrious names attests to how well they have done in their chosen professions. Many joined the Religious community, two becoming Cardinals of the Church. Others have joined the corporate world, heading such companies as Mutual of America, Morgan Stanley, Verizon, and Salomon Brothers.
In the ranks of government leaders are two New York City mayors and four US Ambassadors, among others. Prize-winning authors, doctors, and educators can also claim their Manhattan College heritage, and a stellar roster of engineers confirms the school’s distinguished reputation. In fact, it is often said that New York City was built by Manhattan’s engineers.
Over and above their professional accomplishments, graduates have demonstrated that they learned well the ethical lessons that were part of their Manhattan education. Nowhere is this more poignantly apparent than in their contributions at the World Trade Center site. From the earliest days, Jaspers have always proven their ability and ethical standards as citizens of the world.
FAST FACTS
School Name Manhattan College is a 4-year, liberal arts college founded in 1853 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools and affiliated with the Catholic/Lasallian tradition.
Web site http://www.manhattan.edu/
Location Riverdale, The Bronx, NY
Student Profile 3500 undergraduate students – 51% male, 49% female, from 35states and 42 countries.
Faculty Profile 201 full-time faculty, 100 part-time faculty. 12:1 student/faculty ratio.
Athletics 19 varsity teams for men and women include baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, and track-and-field, to tennis, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, golf and cross-country. Nickname: Jaspers Colors: Green and White
Academic Programs Comprised of Schools of Arts, Business, Education, Engineering and Science with some 40 major fields of study.
Costs and Aid 2011-2012: Comprehensive tuition: $27,600; Room and Board 11,420. Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 83%; merit aid 25%.
Endowment $50 million
Distinctions
Manhattan College is one of 280 institutions in the U.S. with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most widely known academic honor society.
All three of Manhattan College’s professional schools — business, education and engineering — are nationally accredited.
The six undergraduate engineering programs — chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental and mechanical — are accredited by ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The school of education is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.
The school of business is one of 607 institutions throughout the world accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
Sixteen alumni are members of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering, an impressive number for an institution of Manhattan College’s size.
Manhattan is one of a few American colleges to have chapters of all five of these national honor societies: Beta Gamma Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi and Tau Beta Pi.
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2011 edition ranks Manhattan 17th overall in the Best Regional Universities (North) category.
Led by the chemical engineering department, which is ranked 5th in the nation, the school of engineering is ranked 38th by U.S. News & World Report among engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor’s or master’s.
Recognized for economic diversity among top-ranked schools in the Best Regional Universities (North) category in U.S. News & World Report.
Ranked 149th out of more than 600 schools nationwide on Forbes’ America’s Best Colleges list.
According to Bloomberg Businessweek, the value of a Manhattan College degree based on median salary of graduates’ ranks 37th out of 554 schools surveyed.
Of more than 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States, Manhattan is one of only 342 with Division I athletics.
Manhattan is one of only 182 colleges founded in the United States before the Civil War that is still surviving.
Each year, Manhattan College coordinates an average of eight L.O.V.E. (Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience) service trips that take students to domestic and international destinations to participate in humanitarian volunteer work.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
In reviewing applications for admission, the following items are considered by the Committee on Admissions.
Freshman Admission
1) Course Selection and Performance
Most emphasis is placed upon student course selection on the secondary level and grades earned in those subjects.
All applicants must have completed a minimum of 16 units in academic subjects which should include the following:
Required Units* Recommended Units
English 4 4
Modern or Classical Language 2 3
Science (Lab Sciences) 2 3
Mathematics** 3 4
Social Studies 3 3
Electives 2
At the discretion of the Committee on Admissions, quantitative requirements may be modified for applicants with strong records who show promise of doing well in college work.
** This includes algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra/trigonometry (sequence 1,11 and 111).
2) SAT and/or ACT Scores
Applicants are required to submit one of these entrance examinations to the Committee on Admissions. Scores are not considered solely but do give an indication of a student’s potential.
3) Recommendations
Grades and examination scores alone do not adequately evaluate a student’s ability to be successful in college. Therefore, appropriate character references are considered important when reviewing candidates for admission.
4) Personal Statement
Applicants are required to submit a brief, personal statement detailing their reasons for applying to Manhattan College, or using one of the Common Application essay topics.
5) The General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) is accepted in lieu of a high school diploma for admission to some programs of the College.
6) In rare instances the Admissions Committee will consider waiving the above requirements for admission. Please contact the Office of Admissions for further information.
Campus Visit
A visit to the Manhattan campus is strongly recommended to all prospective students. By contacting the College in advance, (1-800-MC2XCEL), students can arrange to have an interview with a member of the admissions staff, have a tour of the campus, speak with faculty and visit with other students. Tours are offered Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Saturday morning information sessions are also available during the fall for high school seniors and their families.
Financial Aid
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2011-2012
Manhattan College establishes a full cost of attendance (COA) budget that includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation and personal, miscellaneous expenses. Only the amounts for tuition and fees and on-campus residence will appear on your billing statement, but the other expenses are calculated into the student expense budget for the purpose of establishing need and awarding aid.
Annual Cost of Attendance* - Commuter, 2011-2012
Tuition$27,600
Total Budget$35,700
Annual Cost of Attendance* - Resident, 2011-2012
Tuition$27,600
Total Budget$45,120
* Note: COA listed for new students entering 2011-2012. School of enrollment determines the program fee. Consult catalog for the appropriate charge. Adjustments are made for less than full-time status, overcredit charges, and room and board plan selected. Please refer to the Student Financial Services website for a complete COA listing for new and continuing students.
Scholarships and Aid Manhattan College provides the maximum financial aid available to qualified students to make their attendance at Manhattan financially possible. To this end, the College administers a wide range of scholarship and financial aid programs designed to enable the student to pursue his/her studies to graduation. The basis of selection is ability and/or need. Students are advised that program guidelines and funding levels, especially State and Federal, are subject to change without enough advance notice to be corrected in this publication. Students are advised to refer to the website of the Office of Student Financial Services for current information. Meeting the complete costs of college requires a cooperative effort from several possible sources of funds: student and family, Manhattan College, state and federal government agencies and independent sources of aid. Manhattan College attempts to meet a significant portion of need but is unable to meet full need due to financial limitations. Visit the website for the many opportunities available.
CONTACT
Admissions Office
Manhattan College
Riverdale, New York City, NY 10471
1 (718) 862-7200
1 800-MC2-XCEL (toll free)
Fax: 1 (718) 862-8019
