Manhattan School of Music is a private nonprofit 4-year college in New York, New York with 539 undergraduates. It admits 41% of applicants, costs an average of $55,613 a year after grants and graduates 77% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Manhattan School of Music acceptance rate and admissions
Manhattan School of Music admitted 41% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 2. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Manhattan School of Music tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $59,500 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $18,640 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $80,515 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $55,613 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $55,613 a year after grants and scholarships, $24,902 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Manhattan School of Music's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Manhattan School of Music graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 77% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $50,584 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,999 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 53% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Manhattan School of Music majors and what graduates earn
Manhattan School of Music awarded bachelor's degrees in 2 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from music ($27,952).
All 2 majors at Manhattan School of Music
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Manhattan School of Music
2 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 2 graduate programs
Students and location
- 539 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 50% women, 50% men
- 6 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Manhattan School of Music?
Manhattan School of Music admitted 41% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Manhattan School of Music cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $59,500. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $55,613 a year in 2024-25.
Is Manhattan School of Music test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Manhattan School of Music reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music?
77% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Manhattan School of Music graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $50,584 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.