by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Manhattan University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Published attendance costs at Manhattan University works out to about $62,537.00 for a single academic year.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $53,400.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,137.00 |
| Total cost | $62,537.00 |
| That is 91% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $62,537.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$37,092.00 |
| Net price | $25,445.00 |
| That is 22% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $62,537.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$37,067.00 |
| Net price | $25,470.00 |
| That is 22% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at a recent average of 4.2% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $26,537.00 | $26,511.00 | $65,156.00 |
| Senior year | $30,013.00 | $29,983.00 | $73,691.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $113,004.00 | $112,893.00 | $277,461.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $43,050.00 | $43,008.00 | $105,703.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,300.00 | $1,299.00 | $3,193.00 |
| Total amount paid | $156,054.00 | $155,901.00 | $383,163.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $26,537.00 | $26,511.00 | $65,156.00 |
| Senior year | $27,648.00 | $27,621.00 | $67,885.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $54,185.00 | $54,132.00 | $133,041.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,643.00 | $20,622.00 | $50,684.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $624.00 | $623.00 | $1,531.00 |
| Total amount paid | $74,828.00 | $74,754.00 | $183,725.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $27,256.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $26,881.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $24,024.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $25,103.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $27,042.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $28,655.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,209.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Manhattan University Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
Median graduate debt at Manhattan University is $21,500.00, categorized as a Moderate ($20-30k) burden category.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $12,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $21,500.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $31,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $19,500.00 |
| Middle income | $20,262.00 |
| High income | $23,000.00 |
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $21,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $22,750.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Manhattan University amounts to $-1,404.00.
The federal default-rate tier for Manhattan University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.6% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Manhattan University amount to $199,973,759.00 distributed across 10,754 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 74 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $21,043.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Manhattan University, keep these questions in mind:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.