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Manhattan School Of Music

The Manhattan School of Music is a music conservatory located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York,. It was founded in 1917. MSM offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in several area of music, including flute, horn, piano and saxophone. The school also offers orchestral program in violin, trumpet, harp and clarinet. The School of Music also offers doctorate degrees in several areas of music.

MSM has an active campus life. There are several student associations and clubs operating on campus. The Manhattan School of Music Council, the Pan-African Student Union and the Resident Community Council are some of the student organizations and governing councils which organize several activities for the students on campus.

Campus Location

120 Claremont Ave
New York, NY 10027-4698
USA
Main Tel: (212) 749-2802
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Manhattan School Of Music Highlights

Where Manhattan School Of Music stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in music.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Selective admissions.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master1572
Bachelor772
Post-master's certificate362
Doctorale132
2-4 year degree 2
Postbaccalaureate certificate 2

Students

The student enrollment at Manhattan School Of Music was 853 in 2007 (844 full-time equivalent).

About 53% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 47% of the class.

Undergrads are 46% of enrolled students and graduate students are 54%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 29,225
Room$ 8,500
Board$ 4,400
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other$ 4,600

Financial Aid: Manhattan School Of Music participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  75

Housing and Meals

Manhattan School Of Music provides on-campus housing for 381 of its 844 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Manhattan School Of Music Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men38%
Women35%
All37%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

MUSIC (283 awarded)

  • Music Performance
  • Music Theory and Composition

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