- Acceptance rate: 41% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $51,879 a year (2022–23)
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Manhattan School of Music reported an acceptance rate of 41% for fall 2024.
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Manhattan School of Music GPA requirements
Manhattan School of Music requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Manhattan School of Music hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Manhattan School of Music acceptance rate
Manhattan School of Music admitted 573 of 1,405 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 41%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Manhattan School of Music is a private nonprofit 4-year college in New York, New York, with 552 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Manhattan School of Music looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Manhattan School of Music didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Manhattan School of Music doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $51,879 a year at Manhattan School of Music in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Manhattan School of Music?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Manhattan School of Music admitted 41% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Manhattan School of Music?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Manhattan School of Music admitted 41% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Manhattan School of Music?
A lot: Manhattan School of Music requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank and college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Manhattan School of Music?
Manhattan School of Music requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Manhattan School of Music?
Manhattan School of Music's acceptance rate was 41% for fall 2024: it admitted 573 of 1,405 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Manhattan School of Music test optional?
No, it's test blind: Manhattan School of Music doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Manhattan School of Music?
Yes. Manhattan School of Music requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Manhattan School of Music cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $51,879 a year at Manhattan School of Music in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Manhattan School of Music look at legacy status?
No. Manhattan School of Music doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Manhattan School of Music give credit for AP exams?
No. Manhattan School of Music reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.
Before you apply, check Manhattan School of Music's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Manhattan School of MusicU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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