Manhattan School Of Music
Location and Contact Information
120 Claremont AveNew York, NY 10027-4698
USA
Main Tel: (212) 749-2802
Web Site
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Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in music.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Selective admissions.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Manhattan School Of Music:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principia College | Elsah, IL | |
| 2 | Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH | 462 |
| 3 | The Boston Conservatory | Boston, MA | 699 |
| 4 | Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | 2,781 |
| 5 | Musicians Institute | Hollywood, CA | 1,206 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | 19,758 |
| 7 | Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | 4,054 |
| 8 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 33,747 |
| 9 | University of the Pacific | Stockton, CA | 6,251 |
| 10 | New York University | New York, NY | 42,189 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 169 | 2 |
| Bachelor | 86 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 31 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) | 8 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | |
| 2-4 year degree | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 72 |
Students
Student enrollment was 967 in 2009-2010 (964 full-time equivalent).
About 58% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 42% of the class.
Undergrads are 43% of enrolled students and graduate students are 57%.
Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 35% Women 37% All 36%
Room and Board
Manhattan School Of Music provides on-campus housing for 400 of its 964 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Graduate School Focus
Manhattan School Of Music offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MUSIC
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
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