Manhattan School of Music

120 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027

Visit Website: http://www.msmnyc.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1917
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
416
Local Setting:
Urban
Endowment:
$12,951,811
Application Deadline:
December 1
Application Fee:
$100
Selectivity:
Least selective
Tuition Costs:
$27,860
Room & Board Costs:
$12,800

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, symphony orchestra
Student Organizations:
10
Honor Societies:
N/A
Religious Organizations:
N/A
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Pan-African student Union, Korean Students'Association, International Student Organization
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Student Council, Resident Community Council, Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Club, Parallel motion: the Manhattan School of Music A Cappella Choir, It's about politics!, and Opera Nova. There are numerous musical performance opportunities through the academic options.
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Manhattan School of Music News Bulletin (several times a year)
Number of Fraternities:
0
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
N/A
Number of Sororities:
0
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
N/A

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, other
Remedial:
study skills, other
Counseling:
career, academic, other
Career:
resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training, other
Local Hiring Firms:
New York Philharmonic, American Symphony Orchestra, Brooklyn Symphony, New York City Ballet Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
N/A
Library Facilities:
None
Museums
None
Computers Available:
14
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library
Wired Classrooms
N/A
Wired Labs:
14
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries
Wireless Capacity:
50
Online Registration:
No
Campus Safety:
lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (40%), other housing options (60%)
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
2 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
New York City (15), Newark (40)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
New York City (5)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
New York City (3)
Cars Permittedt:
No
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Popular Events:
Winter Semi Formal, "Rite of Spring", Spring Social "Beach Boys Coverband", Family and Friends Weekend, Cruise around the Statue of Liberty, Acupuncture for musical success, Yoga and Stress Management for Musicians, Alexander Technique to enhance musical performance, Alumni panels, Feldenkrais for musicians, Make your own Ice Cream Sundae, Welcome Picnic, Student Appreciation Days, and Cafe jazz. Classical, jazz, contemporary, and composition orchestral, chamber music, choral, and recital performances. Opera and Musical Theater performances.