Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrbanInternational
Close-knit campus
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate39.9%
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
6700.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
160Very High
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
7 mi(12 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
87 mi(151 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
184 mi(319 min)