Good

Score: 67/100

Manhattan School of Music

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 New York, New York 10027

🌐 www.msmnyc.edu/

Outcomes

87/100

Affordability

20/100

Resources

B+

78/100

Experience

A+

92/100

Prestige

C+

57/100

Quick Stats

1,097

Total Enrollment

78%

Graduation Rate

93%

Retention Rate

6.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

40%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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The Manhattan School of Music Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $835,348
Avg rent near campus: $3,962/mo — vs ~$1,267/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10451 (6.9% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where Manhattan School of Music Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$53,500	$53,500
Room	$11,400
Board	$5,950
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$78,050	$78,050

Financial Aid

87%

Receive Any Aid

10%

Receive Pell Grants

29%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Voice and Opera 95 grads/yr Keyboard Instruments 93 grads/yr Stringed Instruments 69 grads/yr Jazz/Jazz Studies 43 grads/yr Musical Theatre 23 grads/yr Woodwind Instruments 21 grads/yr Brass Instruments 15 grads/yr Music Theory and Composition 10 grads/yr Conducting 5 grads/yr Percussion Instruments 2 grads/yr Music Performance, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Manhattan School of Music's top programs commonly pursue.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 122,800 jobs

Music directors and composers

$64k/yr 47,300 jobs

Musicians and singers

169,800 jobs

Producers and directors

Choreographers

Actors

Dancers

Student Demographics

1,097

Total Students

53%

Women

94%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%

Hispanic 7%

Black 4%

Asian 7%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 51%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 93%

Hybrid (Some Online) 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%

25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Manhattan School of Music?

Manhattan School of Music has an acceptance rate of 40%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend Manhattan School of Music?

Tuition at Manhattan School of Music is $53,500 for in-state students and $53,500 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music?

The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is 78%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Manhattan School of Music a good school?

Manhattan School of Music has a Repit College Score of 67/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Manhattan School of Music?

Manhattan School of Music has a total enrollment of 1,097 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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