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Manhattan School of Music
Manhattan School of Music
NEW YORK, NY . 4 Year 3.9
#763 in Best Colleges in America
130 CLAREMONT AVE NEW YORK, NY 10027

Overview

The Manhattan School of Music is located in New York City's Upper West Side and is a world-renowned private music conservatory specializing in classical music, jazz, and musical theater. It offers undergraduate and graduate-level programs in performance, composition, stage arts, and education. The school boasts a distinguished faculty, including world-class performers and composers, as well as state-of-the-art performance venues and recording facilities, providing students with abundant practical opportunities such as concerts, recitals, masterclasses, and community education programs. The campus culture is diverse and open, with students hailing from around the globe. The school emphasizes the integration of artistic literacy and individual expression, aiming to cultivate music professionals with exceptional performance and teaching capabilities on the international stage.

Rankings

  • 14

    #14 in Best Colleges for Music in America

  • 5

    #5 50 in Best Colleges in America

  • 40

    #40 in Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America

  • Best Colleges for Music in America 14 of 265
  • Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America 40 of 558
  • Best College Locations in America 61 of 1,527

Academics

  • B+Academics
  • D+Value
  • ADiversity
  • B+Campus
  • AAthletics
  • AParty Scene
  • BProfessors
  • A+Location
  • B+Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • A+Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Musical Instruments
    55 Graduates
  • Performing Arts
    20 Graduates
  • Voice and Opera
    17 Graduates
  • Music
    12 Graduates
  • Music Theory and Composition
    2 Graduates
  • Conducting
    0 Graduates

Admissions

  • December 1
    Application Deadline
  • 49%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Required
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $125
  • ACT Range
    Neither required nor recommended
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,606
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    72%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    486 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    14
  • Undergrads Over 25
    5%
  • Pell Grant
    14%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    3:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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