Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY, USA
Manhattan School of Music is a music conservatory based in the Upper West Side of New York City offering degrees in musical theatre, jazz, and classical music. Students study with recording artists, opera companies, jazz musicians, and professional orchestra members, sometimes through the MSM Distance Learning program, which uses “state-of-the-art interactive videoconferencing technology.” MSM holds over 700 student performances per year on campus or at the Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
-
Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | December 1 | May 1 |
Other | February 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
17%
Out-Of-State Students
61%
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,047
Total Number of Undergrads
500
Classroom Sizes
0
100
69%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
73%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$52,550
|
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$52,550
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$16,600
|
Books and Supplies |
$1000
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
14%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,708
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,201
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$26,087
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,020
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
51%
US National: 44%
49%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
3
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
61%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Boston
Washington
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,700
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Manhattan School of Music