Marymount Manhattan College

Marymount Manhattan College, commonly referred to as MMC, is a private, coeducational college located in Manhattan, New York, United States. It was established in Tarrytown, New York, in 1936 as a women’s college by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. In 1948, MMC moved to 71st Street in Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York. Marymount Manhattan College offers enrollment to more than 2,000 students.

Marymount Manhattan College offers many major programs of study as well as numerous minor programs, pre-professional programs, and certificate programs. Courses are offered through the following academic divisions:

• Division of Accounting and Business Management
• Division of Fine and Performing Arts
• Division of Humanities
• Division of Sciences
• Division of Social Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Marymount Manhattan College's students are involved in a number of academic and cultural clubs and organizations. These include the Alpha Chi Honor Society, Black and Latino Student Association, Black and Latino Student Association, and International Students Society.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, media, and fine arts.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,895 in 2007-2008 (1,687 full-time equivalent).

About 23% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 77% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Marymount participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Marymount provides on-campus housing for 780 of its 1,687 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Admissions (2008-2009)

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