The College offers liberal arts programs, preprofessional training, and preparation for graduate school studies. General bachelor's degree requirements include maintenance of a 2.0 overall GPA and completion of at least 120 credits. Specific requirements in the student's chosen major field and requirement for certificate programs differ. The campus location, in the heart of New York City, offers students a diverse array of opportunities to study and enhance their educational experiences. Services for Marymount Manhattan students include personal and academic counseling, career development, and a campus ministry.
Students participate in numerous clubs, including a literary magazine and the school newspaper.
Students also present theater productions and dance programs. The College offers a wide range of liberal arts and preprofessional studies, along with a unique academic experience, at a small American college. The campus setting on the Upper East Side of Manhattan enhances the College's ability to design its programs to enable its students to meet the challenges of contemporary society. International students are welcomed to the College and are encouraged to join its diverse student population.