Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY
40.8%
Acceptance Rate
$57,050
Avg Cost (In-State)
$57,050
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
78.3%
Graduation Rate
539
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
December 1
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$125
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal statement required as part of application
Note: Audition required for all applicants; pre-screening recordings required for most programs; repertoire requirements vary by instrument/program
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$18,815
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$26,878
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
78%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $29,400 | — | 25 |
| Music. | — | $27,952 | — |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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