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Manhattan School of Music

Manhattan School of Music
120 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027-4698

Official telephone: (212) 749-2802
Fax number: (212) 749-5471
Website: https://www.msmnyc.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: December 1
Application fee: $125
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 1 for SAT I/ACT, February 1 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.55

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 897
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 402
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 61%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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