Starting in 2026, Marymount Manhattan College students can enjoy the feel of a close-knit artistic community with the benefits of a large university. Here are some benefits you can expect as you become a creative change maker while studying in the heart of NYC:
1. The Best of Both Worlds
Your Network Expands. MMC's average class size is 15 and the student population is ~1,500. With Northeastern, your network grows to over 17,000 students across 14 campuses worldwide including Boston, Oakland, and London.
Multiple Study Abroad Programs. Spend a semester, or take short-term courses in 49 countries!
A Highly Respected University Degree. MMC students will now receive a Northeastern University degree. Northeastern is an R1 Research Institution (highest tier in the US) and is ranked #46 for national universities by US News & World Report.
2. Study Dance, Theatre, & Musical Theatre
Coveted BFA and BA degrees in NYC. BFA degrees in Acting, Musical Theatre, Design and Technology, Stage and Production Management, and Dance with concentrations in Choreography, Ballet Modern, and Jazz. BA degrees in Theatre Arts, and Dance with concentrations in Body, Science, and Motion, Dance and Media, Teaching Dance Arts, and Dance Studies
Performance Opportunities. Enjoy mainstage shows, playwriting projects, choreography and directing showcases,
Professional Performance Preparation. Our faculty have Broadway and Off-Broadway experience, so you can start your NYC performance network right away. Make connections with dance and theatre companies, and enjoy internships with professional institutions.
3. Student Life in NYC
Live and study on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where you're in walking distance to Central Park, Broadway, many of the world's best museums and dance centers. You have the best access to experience the cultural hub of the world.
Enjoy apartment-style suites with a built-in community, where your neighbors are your classmates and friends, and the city is your life. 24-hour study lounges, fitness center, laundry center, convenience store, health center, and easy access to the subway.
For more information about Marymount Manhattan College and our merger, check out our webinar. Or, set up a time to visit us at admissions@mmm.edu.
