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About Manhattan School of Music

conservatory style trainingmusic performance focussmall class sizesarts specialty school

Manhattan School of Music is a community college in New York, NY, known for its conservatory style training, music performance focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 55%, Manhattan School of Music is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 154 students each year. Manhattan School of Music is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Manhattan School of Music offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,410 per year; the sticker price of $72,780 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Manhattan School of Music acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

55%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Manhattan School of Music

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Application Strategy
At Manhattan School of Music, your audition is the single most important factor in your admission decision, so treat it with the same preparation you would give a major performance competition. Work with a teacher who knows MSM's expectations and book a pre-screening or mock audition well before December if you are applying for fall.
Application Strategy
Many MSM programs require a prescreening recording before you are invited to audition in person, so invest in a clean, well-balanced recording that captures your tone and musicality clearly. A poor recording can end your candidacy before faculty ever meet you, so do not cut corners on audio quality.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Manhattan School of Music actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$73k/yr$31.4k
30k-48k~$73k/yr$38.1k
48k-75k~$73k/yr$46.6k
75k-110k~$73k/yr$48.0k
110k+~$73k/yr$56.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

78%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$19k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
5:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
516
Undergrad Enrollment
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