Manor College
- As an institution of higher learning related to the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Eastern tradition, Manor College is committed to the preservation of its spiritual and ethnic heritage. Manor College is sponsored and administered by the Sisters of Saint Basil the Great, whose heritage and tradition are the pursuit of truth and the building of a Christian Community. Manor reflects this heritage and tradition. The primary purpose of Manor College is to provide its students with an education that is based upon the Judeo-Christian tradition. Manor believes that the ideals and values of this tradition are an integral part of human existence and give purpose and meaning to education.
School Highlights
Manor College serves 858 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Manor College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Manor College | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 63 staff | 25 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 14 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Alpha Beta Gamma Honor Society, Campus Activities Board (CAB), Campus Ministry, Early Childhood Education Club (ECE Club), Justice Studies Association (JSA), Manor College Student Ambassadors, Multicultural Club, Passion for Fashion Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK), Rotaract, Sports Management Association, Student American Dental Hygienists' Association (SADHA), Student Senate, The Vet Tech Club |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Manor College is a private, Catholic, co-ed college that was founded in 1947 by the Byzantine Ukrainian Sisters of Saint Basil the Great. In 1959, Manor College was chartered and incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The College was approved by the State Council of Education Department of Instruction on June 17, 1964. The curricula at Manor are planned to embody the College's commitment to provide transfer and career-oriented programs of study which respond to the current changing needs of today's world. Through these programs, the student is prepared for transfer to a four-year college or university, while the career-oriented student, upon completion of a career program, is prepared for employment. The college offers Degrees and Certificates in Allied Health, Liberal Arts, Business Studies and Legal Studies. Manor supports the concept of life-long learning, and, through its day and evening continuing education curricula, is committed to serving the part-time student both in its degree and non-degree programs.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Manor College is Orleans Technical Institute (4.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Orleans Technical InstitutePrivate, non-profit332 students | 4.80 Mi2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 728-4700 4.80332 - DeVry University-PennsylvaniaPrivate, for profit1,180 students | 5.30 Mi1140 Virginia Dr
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 591-5700 5.301,180 - Antonelli InstitutePrivate, for profit188 students | 5.70 Mi300 Montgomery Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-2222 5.70188 - 310 students | 5.70 Mi2180 Hornig Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-0869 5.70310 - 360 students | 6.00 Mi9191 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 335-0800 6.00360
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