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 Quick Facts
History
Originally established as the city campus of Marymount College, Tarrytown, N.Y., the College was independently chartered in 1961 as Marymount Manhattan College.
Location
MMC consists of two buildings on 71st Street in Manhattan between Second and Third Avenues, filled with study lounges, science labs, classrooms, studios, galleries, computer labs, club meeting rooms, performance venues - the works. Think of it as a vertical approach to college.
Residence life
MMC has three residence halls - the 55th Street Residence, the de Hirsh Residence Hall at 92nd and Lexington Avenue, and new this year, Manhattan Park, located on Roosevelt Island.
Size
MMC enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate students, from 48 states and 36 countries.
The student/faculty ratio is 12:1 - small classes are taught only by faculty members, not graduate assistants.
Curriculum
Students complete a required liberal arts core curriculum, a shared curriculum that ensures that each student understands the different disciplines and how they connect, and one of 17 major programs of study. Combine your choice of majors with the many concentrations offered, and your options are boundless.
Special programs
MMC offers special programs such as an Academic Year Abroad, Performing Arts in London, and cooperative degrees with Polytechnic University, St. John's University and Pace University. Academic departments also make extensive use of the plethora of resources available to us through the affiliations of our faculty and to our New York City location.
Tuition/fees
2007-2008 tuition and fees are $20,748/year and room and board is $12,660/year. A complete listing of tuition and all fees can be found in our financial aid section.
Activities/clubs
There are more than 37 active clubs and organizations on campus - ranging from performing arts groups and student government to religious organizations and academic clubs. Visit our clubs page for more information.
Financial aid
More than 85 percent of our students receive some form of
financial assistance — scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.
Accreditation
Marymount Manhattan College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. It is independently chartered to grant degrees by the University of the State of New York.
Admission policy
Admission is based on a combination of factors including standardized test scores, high school record, college transcripts (if applicable), counselor/employer recommendations and a 250 to 500-word essay. Marymount Manhattan College's policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status or other basis prohibited by law.
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