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Manhattan School of Music

  • 4 Year
  • New York, NY
  • 44 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B-
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    MSM is an above-average private college located in Manhattan, New York in the New York City Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 484 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the MSM acceptance rate is 43%. Popular majors include Musical Instruments, Voice and Opera, and Music. Graduating 69% of students, MSM alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $16,800.
    About Manhattan School of Music...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    130 Claremont Avenue
    New York, NY 10027
    Website
    msmnyc.edu

    Manhattan School of Music Rankings

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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    43%
    Application Deadline
    December 1
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $125
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $39,456/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $24,906/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    83%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    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

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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Musical Instruments
      44 Graduates
    • Voice and Opera
      24 Graduates
    • Music
      5 Graduates
    • Music Theory and Composition
      3 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    484Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    14%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    93%
    Poll
    88%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.8 responses
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    100%
    of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.5 responses
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $32,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    69%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
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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
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    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.
    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.