Manhattanville College

Manhattanville College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Purchase, New York.

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Coeducational - Liberal arts college - Purchase - New York

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President Richard Berman has served for nearly 11 years. Under his administration Manhattanville has undergone a renaissance which has gained the college much acclaim.

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Today roughly one thousand six hundred students attend Manhattanville. Renowned for it's commitment to diversity, Manhattanville boasts an impressive academic body made up of students from 55 countries and 37 states. Known for having a smart, sociable, athletic and easy-going student body, admission to Manhattanville is difficult as students must demonstrate that they are fully developed individuals. In accordance with the college's Portfolio System, graduate candidates must present a freshman year assessment essay; a study plan outlining all course work counted toward the degree; a program evaluation essay, which gives a rationale for the student's choice of courses, as well as a personal evaluation of the course; and specific examples of work in writing and research.

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