Manhattan School of Music

New York, NY
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Acceptance Rate
40%
Enrollment
535
Graduation Rate
78%
Student-Faculty Ratio
5:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$26,878
Retention Rate
93%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$54,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,600
Avg Net Price
$47,599
Room & Board
$17,350
Total COA
$74,277
Median Debt
$26,994

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$42,437
$30,001–48,000
$55,777
$48,001–75,000
$57,477
$110,001+
$59,277
Pell Grant Rate: 13%
Federal Loan Rate: 33%

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Sticker Price$71,950
Estimated Net Price$47,599 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
78%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$26,878
Retention Rate
93%
Median Debt
$26,994

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts
100.0%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Music96$24,545
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft38

Demographics

Men 51%Women 49%
White
37.6%
Black
5.1%
Hispanic
10.5%
Asian
7.1%
Two or More
3.5%
International
36.1%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.