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- AcademicsA-
- ValueB-
- DiversityA+
- CampusC+
- AthleticsNG
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationA
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeB+
- SafetyB-
Manhattan School of Music Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
MSM Admissions
Acceptance Rate
38%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$125
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$41,832/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,854/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
80%
Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 75%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.4 responses
- 50%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.6 responses
- 83%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.6 responses
Majors
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
507Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
—
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
- 88%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.8 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.5 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
88%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
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Manhattan School of Music Reviews
45 reviews
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I overall love being a student at Manhattan school of music! The courses available to us are very valuable and the professors are irreplaceable. Academically speaking I am highly impressed with the school. However the reason it did not receive 5 stars was due to the fact that their non music related department is lacking organization and support. It is a very "you're on your own" feel environment when it comes to the non academic portion of the school. That being said, I go to this school for the people (my professors, mentors and colleagues ) and not for their lack of support when it comes to the school offices and officials
Stefon Harris is an incredible leader and educator here! In his first year as the Associate Dean of the jazz program, he has given master classes on his harmonic system almost weekly, while inspiring creativity, ambition, and artistry from students here.
On the flip side, I was unhappy with my trombone teacher for the first semester. He didn’t always come to lessons, owed time, and was not communicative during these cycles of disconnect. I didn’t feel encouraged by his style of teaching and had to draw from other classes, as well as my own passion, in order to improve.
On the flip side, I was unhappy with my trombone teacher for the first semester. He didn’t always come to lessons, owed time, and was not communicative during these cycles of disconnect. I didn’t feel encouraged by his style of teaching and had to draw from other classes, as well as my own passion, in order to improve.
Manhattan School of Music is definitely one of the most unique conservatories in the world. Excellent music program. I'm specifically enrolled in Voice Opera Theatre. The school is extremely welcoming and has a diverse community I am proud to be a part of. This school truly prepares you for your professional career in the future. Another benefit of attending Manhattan School of Music is its location. The urban atmosphere is truly sensational. Its almost as if the entire city is your classroom. I get inspired by seeing new faces. The skyscrapers surpassing the clouds is a reminder that even the sky isn't the limit. I am truly excited for this upcoming school year.