Manhattan School of Music
Campus Description
Upper West Side location. In the neighborhood with Columbia, Barnard, Union Theological Seminary and Jewish Theological Seminary. One block from Grant’s Tomb and historic Riverside Church. MSM has two buildings: a main building with 9 concert hall spaces, administrative offices, classrooms, practice rooms and cafeteria, and Andersen Residence Hall, a 400 bed facility, with student lounge, exercise room, laundry facilities and practice rooms.
Offers degrees in music performance at an elite level in both classical and jazz traditions; also, composition
120 Claremont Ave., New York, NY 10027
Phone:
917.493.4436
Fax:
212.749.3025
Email:
Manhattan School of Music on the Web
Manhattan School of Music Admissions
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, 1-year professional studies Certificate, 1-year artist Diploma
Clubs and Activities
Student Council; Resident Community Council; Korean Students; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Club (GLBT); Pan African Student Union
Featured Programs
Wellness Programs (Yoga and Alexander Technique); Gym membership through Columbia University; Health and Psychological Assistance
Enrollment for Fall 2015
Undergraduate (Matriculated): 412 (Full-time: 411; Part-time: 1)
Graduate (Matriculated): 564
97% have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
3% have a high school GPA of 2.0 to less than 3.0
Campus Demographics
| Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | |
|---|---|---|
| % Black / African American | 2% | 2% |
| % Asian | 7% | 6% |
| % Hispanic / Latino | 5% | 2% |
| % White, Non-Hispanic | 30% | 24% |
| % International / Nonresident Alien | 46% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 1% |
| % Unknown Race / Ethnicity | 4% | 4% |
Tuition Information for 2015-2016
Tuition & Fees:
$42,600 per year, or $725 per credit over 18 credits
Tuition Only:
$42,000
Room & Board:
$14,225
Room Only:
$9,726
Graduate Tuition & Fees:
$42,600
Admission/Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines (Same for Freshmen and Transfers): December 1
Financial Aid Deadlines
Financial Aid Deadlines (Same for Freshmen and Transfers):
March 1
Application Requirements
Official transcripts; online application via DecisionDesk - https://app.decisiondesk.com/clients/msm2016/apply; admission prescreening recording (most majors) uploaded using DecisionDesk; audition; recommendations; TOEFL if English is not first language.
Average Financial Aid Package:
$16,494
Average Non-Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Aid:
$10,570
Types of Non-Need Aid Awarded:
President’s Award