First-Year Applicant
Students from all over the country, and the world, apply each year to begin their college career at MMC. We hope you will be one of them.
At Marymount Manhattan College, our goal is to ensure access and equity in our admission process by eliminating obstacles our incoming students may face when completing the application process.
Marymount Manhattan College is test-optional and we do not require an application fee.
Choose your Admission Plan
Early Decision: This is a binding admission plan and you should only choose it if MMC is your first choice. Applicants to the Dance and Theater Arts programs must audition in either November (Theatre Arts) or December (Dance) if applying early decision. In addition, HEOP applicants should not choose this plan. If accepted and you agree on the financial aid package, you will be required to attend and must withdraw all applications to other schools. You must submit an Early Decision Agreement signed by you, your parents, and your high school counselor. The deadline to apply is November 1 and you will be notified of a decision by December 15. You must submit your tuition deposit by February 15.
Early Action: This is a non-binding admission plan. You are free to apply to other colleges and compare financial aid packages before making a final decision. If you are not accepted early action, your application will be rolled over into regular decision for review. The deadline to apply is December 1 and you will be notified of a decision within one month after your audition, interview, or portfolio review. Early Action applicants who auditioned, interviewed, or had their portfolio review in November or December will receive a decision in January. All decisions will be released within two weeks of the student’s audition or successful submission of the student’s Digital Submission materials.. You must submit your tuition deposit by May 1.
Regular Decision: This is a non-binding admission plan that allows for more flexibility in the admissions timeline. You are free to apply to other colleges and compare financial aid packages before making a final decision. The deadline to apply is February 1 and you will be notified of a decision within one month after your audition, interview, or portfolio review. All decisions will be released by April 1 at the latest. You must submit your tuition deposit by May 1.
Admission Requirements
- Common Application
- Official High School Transcript, Secondary School Transcript, or Certificate of High School Equivalency (Home-Schooled students must fulfill specific requirements)
- One Recommendation Form or a Letter of Recommendation
International students should refer to the International Applicant information.
Curious about how your Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or other credits will transfer to MMC? See our information about Degree Credit for Previous Work.
Optional Materials
We want you to use the application to showcase the best version of you! You may submit some or all of the following materials if you feel they represent you well, but they are not required.
- Standardized Test SAT I and/or ACT Scores (MMC code is 2405 for SAT and 2811 for ACT)
- Written Essay (250 word limit)
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Video Essay (60-90 seconds)
- We’re providing applicants with an opportunity to record a short video (60 – 90 seconds) as part of their application. To learn more, go to initialview.com/glimpse.