Manor College
| Former name | Manor Junior College |
|---|---|
| Motto | You Belong Here |
| Type | Private college Bachelor's Degree Undergraduate |
| Established | 1947 |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic Church (Sisters of St. Basil the Great) |
| Endowment | $3.4 MM |
| President | Jonathan Peri |
| Students | 599 |
| Location | 700 Fox Chase Road , Abington[1] , Pennsylvania , United States 40°05′09″N 75°06′15″W / 40.0859°N 75.1043°W |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colours | Blue and white |
| Nickname | Blue Jays |
| Mascot | Manny the Blue Jay |
| Website | www.manor.edu |
Manor College is a private, Ukrainian Catholic college in Abington, Pennsylvania.[2]
History
Manor College was founded in 1947[3] by the Byzantine Ukrainian Catholic sisters of Saint Basil the Great, led by Mother Helena Emilia Langevych, OSBM. It is located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. 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 legal governing body of Manor College is the 21-member board of trustees, which includes lay men and women from the business and professional communities and religious Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great.
Manor College is closely related to the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Manor's Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center was established in 1977. The UHSC encompasses four major areas: Academic Studies, a Ukrainian Library, a museum collection of Ukrainian traditional arts [4] and an Archives Division.
The college froze tuition increases from 2016 to 2017. In 2018, Manor College announced that the institution would be offering bachelor's degree programs, beginning the fall 2018 semester.[5] In November of the same year, the college announced a partnership with Widener Law School that would allow students to combine their undergraduate pre-law degree with a law degree from Widener University Delaware Law School as part of a "3+3" program. Students can also qualify for guaranteed admission to the law school.[6]
In 2024, Manor College had an enrollment of 599 students.[7]
Adult education
Manor College is home to the Civil War Institute, a historical program that allows participants to examine this period of American history from new perspectives.[8] Participating instructors are members of the Delaware Valley Civil War Round Table. The school also offers a number of continuing educational programs for real estate, legal and more. In keeping with the school's Ukrainian roots, several classes in Ukrainian culture and language are offered every semester for children and adults alike.
Athletics
Manor College Athletics competes in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) in men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, baseball and outdoor track.[9][10] In 2025, Manor College introduced women's flag football and men's volleyball.[11] Manor is a member of the Eastern States Athletic Conference.
Notable people
- Emellia Prokopik, nun of the Catholic Church in Ukraine and general superior of her congregation from 1971–1983. She served a term as academic dean.
See also
References
- Back to citation "Home". Manor College. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024. “Manor College 700 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046” - Despite the address, it is not in Jenkintown Borough.
- Back to citation "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Abington township, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/4). Archived (PDF) from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024. “Manor Colg”
- Back to citation "THE HISTORY OF MANOR COLLEGE". Manor College. Archived from the original on July 11, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- Back to citation "Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center & Museum". Manor College. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- Back to citation "Manor College Encourages Students to Soar in 4". March 6, 2018. Archived from the original on January 1, 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- Back to citation "Manor College Partners with Widener University Delaware Law School". December 4, 2018.
- Back to citation "Fast Facts From Manor College". Manor College. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- Back to citation "Civil War Institute at Manor College". Archived from the original on January 1, 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- Back to citation "Member List by Division – Men's Sports". United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- Back to citation "Member List by Division – Women's Sports". United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- Back to citation Gabriel, Kerith (May 19, 2025). "Jenkintown's Manor College ready to 'get in on the ground floor' with two new sports programs". Inquirer.com. Retrieved July 21, 2026.