Pledge to make a difference, together.
Manhattan College is a Lasallian Catholic educational institution founded in 1853 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a religious teaching order started by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. Our lush, 22-acre campus in Riverdale offers a safe and secure home base that's within arm's reach of the greatest city in the world - New York. Education at Manhattan College has a strong focus on practical, experiential learning. Opportunities abound when it comes to internships, summer placements and the chance to gain real-world skills in their future workplace. Our connections to the upper echelons of New York City offer invaluable career connections, as well as a backstage pass to this vibrant, magnificent metropolis. The mission of the College is to provide a contemporary, person-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings.