Manhattanville University
About
Manhattanville University, located just 30 miles north of New York City in Purchase, New York, is best known for its strong heritage of civic engagement, social justice, and career-oriented liberal arts education. The university offers highly regarded programs in education, business, nursing, and the performing arts, blending rigorous academics with hands-on practical experience. On campus, students enjoy a close-knit, inclusive community with direct access to Manhattan’s extensive internship and professional networks. A distinctive feature of the campus is its centerpiece, the historic 19th-century Reid Castle, alongside a deep-rooted commitment to service learning fostered through the Clark Center for Social Impact.
Wikipedia:Manhattanville University is a private university in Purchase, New York, United States. It was founded in 1841 and offers more than 45 undergraduate programs (majors) across arts, sciences, business, education, nursing, and related fields and more than 70 graduate and certificate programs. In Athletics, the Manhattanville Valiants compete in the DIII Skyline Conference.
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Manhattanville University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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