Manhattan School of Music

www.msmnyc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$53,500

3.88% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$51,879

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

39.9%

1,432 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,097

99.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

78.3%

90 Graduates

About

Manhattan School of Music is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Manhattan School of Music were Voice & Opera (51 degrees awarded), Keyboard Instruments (50 degrees), and Stringed Instruments (47 degrees).

In 2023, 400 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Manhattan School of Music. 52.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (95 degrees), 2.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Manhattan School of Music is $53,500, which is $38,336 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Manhattan School of Music was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 88 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Manhattan School of Music is $53,500, which is $38,336 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $51,879.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Manhattan School of Music received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$53,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Manhattan School of Music was $53,500. The cost of tuition at Manhattan School of Music is $38,336 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Manhattan School of Music (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$51,879

2023 Value

1.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Manhattan School of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $51,879. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Manhattan School of Music grew by 1.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Manhattan School of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,730

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Manhattan School of Music was of $16,730 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.39% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Manhattan School of Music (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Manhattan School of Music received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.47% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Manhattan School of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Manhattan School of Music was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 88 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Manhattan School of Music received 1,432 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 39.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,432 applicants, 572 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 39.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,097 students enrolled at Manhattan School of Music in 2023.

Manhattan School of Music has an overall enrollment yield of 24.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

39.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

572

Accepted Out of 1,432

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Manhattan School of Music was 39.9% (572 admissions from 1,432 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 55%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 39.4%, while admissions grew by 1.24%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Manhattan School of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Manhattan School of Music in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Manhattan School of Music had a total enrollment of 1,097 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Manhattan School of Music is 1,087 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at Manhattan School of Music are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Manhattan School of Music, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.2% White, 7.11% Hispanic or Latino, 6.84% Asian, 4.01% Black or African American, 2.55% Two or More Races, and 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Manhattan School of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.4%), followed by White Female (17.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (11.7%), followed by White Female (7.8%) and Asian Female (4.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Manhattan School of Music in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,097 students. The full-time enrollment at Manhattan School of Music is 1,087 and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at Manhattan School of Music are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Manhattan School of Music (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Manhattan School of Music was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Manhattan School of Music had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Manhattan School of Music (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
309 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
78 enrolled students
Asian
75 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Manhattan School of Music is 28.2% White, 7.11% Hispanic or Latino, 6.84% Asian, 4.01% Black or African American, 2.55% Two or More Races, and 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 22 more women than men received degrees from Manhattan School of Music. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Manhattan School of Music is white (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Manhattan School of Music is Voice & Opera (51 degrees awarded), followed by Keyboard Instruments (50 degrees) and Stringed Instruments (47 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Manhattan School of Music, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (400 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Manhattan School of Music are Graphic designers (93,843 people), Other managers (80,308 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,692 people), Other designers (58,487 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,973 people).

The most specialized majors at Manhattan School of Music in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (400 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Manhattan School of Music are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Manhattan School of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (400 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Manhattan School of Music are Elementary & secondary schools (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at Manhattan School of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (400 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Manhattan School of Music.

Most Common (2023)

Voice & Opera
51 degrees awarded
Keyboard Instruments
50 degrees awarded
Stringed Instruments
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Manhattan School of Music was Voice & Opera with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Manhattan School of Music according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

189

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

211

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Manhattan School of Music, which is 0.896 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (211).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Manhattan School of Music by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Manhattan School of Music in Stringed Instruments, which is 0.711 times less than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Manhattan School of Music in Keyboard Instruments, which is 1.77 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 64% of students graduating from Manhattan School of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Manhattan School of Music is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.44% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
95 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded
Asian
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Manhattan School of Music is white (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

2.25% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
61 degrees awarded
White Female
34 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Manhattan School of Music is white male (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (34 degrees).

Operations

Manhattan School of Music has an endowment valued at nearly $34.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.28M (−3.67%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Manhattan School of Music had a total salary expenditure of 50.4M. Manhattan School of Music employs 79 Instructors. Most academics at Manhattan School of Music are Male Instructor (50), and Female Instructor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Manhattan School of Music are: Management, with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 27 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Endowment

$34.8M

2023 Endowment

3.1%

growth from 2022

Manhattan School of Music has an endowment valued at about $34.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Manhattan School of Music grew 3.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.4M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Manhattan School of Music (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.7M

2023 Salaries

9.51%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Manhattan School of Music paid a median of $28.7M in salaries, which represents 56.9% of their overall expenditure ($50.4M) and a 9.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 20.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.92M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Manhattan School of Music paid a total of $5.92M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Manhattan School of Music was Instructor with 79 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Manhattan School of Music were Management with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Manhattan School of Music was Male Instructor with 50 employees, and Female Instructor with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Manhattan School of Music.

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