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Manhattan School of Music
About 41 in 100 applicants get into Manhattan School of Music — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Manhattan School of Music sits in New York proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 34% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Faculty pay averages $93,504 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 539 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 93% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Manhattan School of Music does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 40.8% who got into Manhattan School of Music did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Manhattan School of Music received 1,432 applications and admitted 572 (39.9%), with 142 enrolling.
How Manhattan School of Music compares
| Manhattan School of Music | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 40.8% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $57,050 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $26,878 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Manhattan School of Music's median earnings are $26,878 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $57,050 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Manhattan School of Music lists tuition at $57,050 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Manhattan School of Music's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $57,050 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 539 undergraduates, Manhattan School of Music is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
78.3% of Manhattan School of Music students finish a bachelor's within six years — 23.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $57,050 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Manhattan School of Music?
Manhattan School of Music doesn't look at test scores; its 40.8% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Manhattan School of Music's acceptance rate?
39.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 572 admitted from 1,432 applicants.
How much does Manhattan School of Music cost?
At Manhattan School of Music, published tuition is $57,050 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Manhattan School of Music's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Manhattan School of Music graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $26,878 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in New York
- Maria College of Albany — 44.5% admitted
- Marist University — 56.5% admitted
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America — 48.6% admitted
- Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater — 53.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.