A college education is a significant investment, and Manhattan College is committed to providing each student with a foundation for their future success. In a survey released by Bloomberg Businessweek/PayScale.com, Manhattan College placed 13th out of 50 competitive colleges and universities in the "50 Affordable Colleges with the Best Return on Investment" category. Many of our students discover that by exploring financial aid and scholarship opportunities, the cost of Manhattan College is well within reach.
Manhattan College establishes a full cost of attendance (COA) budget that includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation and personal/miscellaneous expenses. Students are only billed for tuition and fees and the cost of on-campus residency, but the other expenses are calculated into the student expense budget for the purpose of establishing need and awarding aid.
| Tuition | $33,000 |
| Program fee | $1,500 |
| Room and board | $13,080 |
| Health services fee | $125 |
| Information services fee | $540 |
| Student activity fee | $440 |
| Matriculation fee | $300 |
| Orientation fee | $225 |
| Dorm damage deposit | $300 |
| Total Direct Billable Costs | $49,510 |
| **Books | $1,200 |
| **Miscellaneous | $1,200 |
| **Transportation | $600 |
| Total budget | $52,510 |
| Tuition | $33,000 |
| Program fee | $1,500 |
| Health services fee | $125 |
| Information services fee | $320 |
| Student activity fee | $440 |
| Matriculation fee | $300 |
| Orientation fee | $225 |
| Total Direct Billable Costs | $35,910 |
| **Books | $1,200 |
| **Miscellaneous | $1,200 |
| **Transportation | $1,100 |
| **Room and board allowance | $2,000 |
| Total budget | $41,410 |
*Note: COA listed for new students entering 2013–2014. The school of enrollment determines the program fee; consult catalog for the appropriate charge. Adjustments are made for less than full-time status, over-credit charges and room and board plan selected. Please refer to the student financial services page for complete COA listings for new and continuing students.
**Books, transportation and miscellaneous fees are not directly billed by the college; however you may borrow loans/work study to cover these estimated expenses.
Download the financial aid guide for more information including a tuition breakdown, payment options and loan information