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New York, New York is home to Manhattan School Of Music. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Manhattan School Of Music go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in music.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Manhattan School Of Music attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 33% of them (as of 2005). Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Manhattan School Of Music maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 891 enrolled students (as of 2005). Manhattan School Of Music has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Manhattan School Of Music offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Manhattan School Of Music
120 Claremont Ave
New York, NY 10027-4698
General Phone: (212) 749-2802
http://www.msmnyc.edu
Manhattan School Of Music awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 270 | music performance, music theory and composition |
Number of programs and degrees for Manhattan School Of Music in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 148 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 90 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 28 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Manhattan School Of Music had a total enrollment of 891 students (876 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 45% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 34% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 32% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign countries | 23% |
| State unknown | 18% |
| New York | 8% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Manhattan School Of Music offers campus housing for 380 of its 876 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 863 | 287 | 33% | 101 | 35% |
| Men | 444 | 142 | 32% | 44 | 31% |
| Women | 419 | 145 | 35% | 57 | 39% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,460 |
| Room and board | $ 12,450 |
| Room charge | $ 8,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,600 |
Financial Aid:
Manhattan School Of Music participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 275900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $77,696 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $77,696 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 43 | $53,220 | 27 | $47,841 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $53,220 | 27 | $47,841 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manhattan School Of Music Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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