Manhattan College

CEO: Dr. Milo Riverso, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Edward Dee
Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Sean McKitrick, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs » Four-year, medium, highly residential
Control: Private (Non-Profit)
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1921
Last Reaffirmation: 2022
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2029-2030

Contact Information

Manhattan College Parkway
Riverdale, NY 10471

(718) 862-8000

www.manhattan.edu

April 29, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 27, 2024, that provides additional information on Standard VI: Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
November 16, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the action of August 28, 2023. To request a supplemental information report, due June 3, 2024, providing an update on the action by the National Collegiate Athletics Association, and additional information on Standard II: Ethics and Integrity, Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience (Fourteenth Edition and Evidence Expectations by Standard Guidelines), and Athletic Program Guidelines. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on July 25, 2023 to the main campus at Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, NY 10471.
August 28, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due September 18, 2023, that provides additional information on Standard II: Ethics and Integrity; Standard IV: Support of the Student Learning Experience; and Athletic Program Guidelines. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
June 23, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To reaffirm accreditation. To note that a verification visit is required by USDE guidelines and will be conducted within a reasonable period of time following the virtual site visit. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
December 2, 2021
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
February 24, 2021
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due October 15, 2021, addressing the recent action by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) which may have implications for current and future compliance with Requirement of Affiliation 6; Standard III (Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience); Standard IV (Support of the Student Experience); and Standard V (Educational Effectiveness Assessment). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
March 5, 2018
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close its additional location at Consolidated Edison, 390 N. Route 59, Spring Valley, NY 10977. The Commission requires notification within thirty days of the closure of this additional location. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
November 16, 2017
To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
May 1, 2017
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first associate's degree program (A.S. in General Studies) within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
August 31, 2015
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the post-baccalaureate certificate in Applied Mathematics -- Data Analytics within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
June 29, 2015
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the post-baccalaureate certificate in Instructional Design and Delivery within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
April 27, 2015
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the online Master of Science in Instructional Design and Delivery (M.S. IDD) within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
March 2, 2015
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the online M.S. program in Organizational Leadership within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
November 21, 2013
To accept the progress report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
June 28, 2012
To note the visit by the Commission's representative and to affirm the inclusion of the additional location at Consolidated Edison, 390 West Route 59, Spring Valley, NY 10977 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2011-2012.
June 28, 2012
To reaffirm accreditation. To request a progress report, due October 1, 2013, documenting further progress in the development and implementation of (1) a strategic planning process that articulates institutional priorities, is clearly communicated, provides for constituent participation, and incorporates the use of assessment results (Standard 2); (2) an organized and sustainable assessment process, including direct measures, to evaluate and improve institutional effectiveness with evidence that assessment information is used to gain efficiencies in programs, services, and processes (Standard 7); and (3) an organized and sustainable process to assess the achievement of student learning goals in all programs, with evidence that assessment information is used to improve teaching and learning (Standard 14). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
January 3, 2012
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To re-classify the instructional site at Consolidated Edison, 390 W. Route 59, Spring Valley NY 10977 as an additional location, and to include it provisionally within the scope of the institution's accreditation, pending a site visit within 6 months of commencing operations. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2011-2012.

Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope to offer ONE program: A.S. in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope
Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope

Main Campus
Manhattan College
Manhattan College Parkway
Riverdale, NY 10471

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