a student moves into Manhattanville College for the fall 2023 semester
Manhattanville College has announced a significant increase in enrollment for the fall semester of this year, as they welcome more than 700 new undergraduate and graduate students this fall.
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. The launch of a new online program in Family Nurse Practitioner in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences is one example that 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.
“I am incredibly proud of our entire Admissions team,” said Troy L. Cogburn, vice president for Enrollment and Marketing. “The enrollment increases reflect a significant uptick in first-year applications, with an 18% rise since last year and a notable 33% increase since 2021. Additionally, first-year admits have surged by 19% since last year and 36% since 2021. Our team has been very hard at work telling the Manhattanville story in an authentic and engaging way that has clearly resonated with today’s prospective students.”
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. For the third consecutive year, Manhattanville College will see a decline in its acceptance rate, ranging between 83% – 85%, down from 90% for several years. This reduction reflects a dedication to academic rigor and selectivity.
Purchase College, State University of New York (SUNY), welcomed new and returning students to campus last week. Defying national and regional trends in higher education, the college welcomed a healthy incoming class of 1,110, which includes 100 more new students than last year. New first year and grad students are up 11% while transfer students are up 12.7 percent. This shows a significant increase over the previous three years which were heavily impacted by the pandemic.
This year, the college also received a record-breaking number of applications from more than 11,000 students from New York State, the Tri-State area, along with several other states and countries around the world.
Programs that have seen a significant growth include the college’s acclaimed Dance, Graphic Design, Theatre Design & Technology, and Music Production majors. Other programs that have shown growth include Biology and Mathematics/Computer Science, while Psychology and Cinema and Television Studies remain strong.
Patricia Bice, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management said, “As a proud Purchase alumna and as a long-term college administrator, I am very pleased that for generations Purchase has served an important and unique role as a public liberal arts college which offers nationally recognized and affordable programs in the arts, liberal arts, and sciences. Our proximately to New York City, career outcomes, and highly engaged faculty continue to attract students who are looking for a creative, accepting, and vibrant community. I look forward to getting to know this year’s incoming class who represent a wide range of talents, skills, and backgrounds.”
