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Manhattan School of Music

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

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Admission rate
41%
Selective
Average net price
$55,613
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings
$50,584
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Manhattan School of Music is a private nonprofit college in New York, NY with 539 undergraduates. It admits 41% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $55,613 per year ($44,966 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $50,584 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
41%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,432
Fall 2023
Admitted
572
Fall 2023
Yield
25%
of admitted students enrolled

What Manhattan School of Music looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesRequired
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$80,515
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$59,500

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$44,966
  • $30–48k$46,674
  • $48–75k$48,008
  • $75–110k$68,102
  • $110k+$55,364

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
Freshman retention
93%
Median earnings
$50,584
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,999
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
539
Student–faculty ratio
6:1
Receive Pell grants
10%
  • White37%
  • Hispanic11%
  • Black4%
  • Asian8%

Manhattan School of Music FAQ

What is Manhattan School of Music's acceptance rate?+

Manhattan School of Music admits 41% of applicants, which makes it selective.

Is Manhattan School of Music test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Manhattan School of Music?+

In Fall 2023, 1,432 students applied to Manhattan School of Music and 572 were admitted; 142 enrolled.

Does Manhattan School of Music consider legacy status?+

No. Manhattan School of Music reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Manhattan School of Music require an essay?+

Manhattan School of Music reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Manhattan School of Music cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $80,515 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $55,613.

What is Manhattan School of Music's graduation rate?+

77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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