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This year at Manhattan School of Music, we project that on average students will pay $57,371, while the advertised price of attendance is $86,500. That’s a difference of $29,128.
| Year | Net in-state price at Manhattan School of Music | In-state sticker price at Manhattan School of Music |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $57,371 | $86,500 |
| 25-26 | $55,586 | $83,808 |
| 24-25 | $53,856 | $81,200 |
| 23-24 | $51,767 | $78,050 |
| 22-23 | $51,879 | $74,750 |
| 21-22 | $51,278 | $72,780 |
| 20-21 | $42,578 | $71,175 |
| 19-20 | $44,217 | $70,925 |
| 18-19 | $41,832 | $68,685 |
| 17-18 | $43,393 | $66,200 |
| 16-17 | $39,456 | $66,200 |
| 15-16 | $40,463 | $62,424 |
| 14-15 | $34,871 | $57,350 |
| 13-14 | $33,541 | $55,850 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Manhattan School of Music this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $62,661, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $34,791. That's a difference of $27,871.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Manhattan School of Music |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $34,791 |
| $30K-$48K | $42,272 |
| $48K-$75K | $51,687 |
| $75K-$110K | $53,243 |
| >$110K | $62,661 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Manhattan School of Music, over the last five years 77% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Manhattan School of Music.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 30% | |
| Asian | 74% | 45% |
| Black | 76% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 28% | |
| White | 80% | 49% |
| Multiple races | 71% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 40% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Manhattan School of Music has 1,112 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 53% of students are female.
And about 51% of students are not U.S. residents.