PrivateUrbanManhattan School of Music
New York, New York 10027
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Manhattan School of Music is a private urban institution in New York, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 535 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
78% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $26,878 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $47,599.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Borden Auditorium Manhattan School of Music was founded between 1917 and 1918 by the pianist and philanthropist Janet D.
- •Initially located at the Union Settlement Association on East 104th Street in Manhattan's East Harlem neighborhood, the school moved into a brownstone building at East 105th Street.
- •Pablo Casals and Harold Bauer were among the first of many distinguished artists who offered guidance to the school.
- •In 1943, the artistic and academic growth of the school resulted in a charter amendment to grant the bachelor of music degree.
- •Two subsequent amendments authorized the offering in 1947 of the master of music degree and, in 1974, the degree of doctor of musical arts.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$25,125
Academics
Programs (6)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
93%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
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Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
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