About Manhattan School of Music

Founded in 1917, Manhattan School of Music. is a college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 457 full time undergraduate students, and 614 full time graduate students.

The Manhattan School of Music Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 87 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Manhattan School of Music include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate46%
Application Deadline
Application Fee125
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at MSMNYC are considered More Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 16 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Manhattan School of Music.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
50%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
40%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
50%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
40%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Manhattan School of Music REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    8 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    6 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    8 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    8 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    8 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    8 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    7 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    8 Students rated academics 4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Manhattan School of Music?

5 Students rated Manhattan School of Music

Eunsung - 05/16/2018

Manhttan School of Music is a very safe place for everyone whether you are from different culture or background. We value our unity and sense of family. MSM has great faculty and opportunity. And, the school is located in very accessable place (MTA 1 Train) with very good resturants around. I recommend you to check out our school and see what is different than other music conservatory.

Liana - 07/29/2017

It is an amazing, productive, supportive community of people all striving toward a common life goal. Students take their work and their craft very seriously here. The faculty is world-class and the location of the school opens endless opportunities to learn from the best of the best professionals and their performances and even start working professionally.

Callie - 06/13/2017

It felt like home. Everyone... students, faculty and staff were welcoming and helpful. It has the program that is perfect for my goals. I feel like I will get the necessary training and instruction for the career I want to have in the future. I also feel like I'll be surrounded by others that have my same drive and determination. Can't wait to be on campus in the fall.

Brandon - 06/05/2017

I LOVE IT!! No better place to be to grow as a musician. I am aligned with the best instructors who push me to be my best and challenge me daily. I am surrounded by a stellar group of student musicians whose talents are boundless. There is an environment of collaboration and the teamwork with peers. Not to mention the location of the school. No better city to study and live when your life revolves around music and the arts.

Manhattan School of Music FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Manhattan School of Music?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Manhattan School of Music is 46%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would not worry so much about all the different tests that are needed to take for entrance to university.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Very professional and helpful musically

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Very focused music conservatory.

    Read all  2 answers

  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    An artistic music conservatory.

    Read all  1 answers

  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Very costly to attend without a scholarship.

    Read all  1 answers

  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you are not sure if you want to pursue a career in music or only like to play music when you want to, then MSM is not the school for you. If you truely love music and wish to study it and be surrounded by musicians, then this is the right school for you. If you are interested in other subjects and want to minor in music, this is not the school for you. It is a music conservatory where students are working towards perfecting their craft in music.

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

457

Total Undergrad Enrollment

614

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

N/A

In-State

100%

International

Organizations

10

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

40%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
29%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
25%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

68% of students attending Manhattan School of Music receive some sort of financial aid. 13% were awarded federal grants. While 32% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$44,600

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$16,000

Room and Board

61,600

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$38,364
$30 - $48K
$38,467
$48 - $75K
$39,667
$75 - $110K
$48,066
$110K & UP
$48,608

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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