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Manhattan School of Music

New York, New York 10027

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Manhattan School of Music is a private urban institution in New York, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 535 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

78% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $26,878 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $47,599.

Established
1917
Motto
Latin: Macte virtute sic itur ad astra
Mascot
Manny the polar bear
Type
Private music conservatory
40%Acceptance
SAT Avg
535Students
6:1Student:Faculty
78%Grad Rate
$26,878Earnings 10yr
$47,599Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Manhattan School of Music Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

39.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,600
Room & Board$17,350
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$74,277
Average Net Price$47,599
Median Debt at Graduation$26,994
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$42,437
$30–48K$55,777
$48–75K$57,477
$110K+$59,277

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$47,599

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$25,125

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (6)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
535
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 5%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 36%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate78.3%
Freshman Retention92.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$18,815
8 Years$37,166
10 Years$26,878

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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