Manhattan School of Music

120 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027
http://www.msmnyc.edu

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Overview
Type	Private institution
Year Founded	1917
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	416
Endowment	12,951,811
Application Deadline	December 1
Application Fee	100
Selectivity	Least selective
Application Deadline	December 1
Tuition	27,860
Room/Board	12,800

Services
Associated Firms	New York Philharmonic, American Symphony Orchestra, Brooklyn Symphony, New York City Ballet Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera
Campus Safety	lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training, other
Museums	None
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, placement service, other
Museums	None
Periodical Subs	N/A
# of Books	N/A
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	95%
within one year	99%
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Campus Size	2 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	58%
College housing types	coed dorms (40%), other housing options (60%)
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.
Nearest Airport	New York City (15), Newark (40)
Nearest Train	New York City (5)
Army ROTC	Not offered
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, symphony orchestra
Number of Organizations	10
# of fraternities	0
# of sororities	0
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) Manhattan School of Music News Bulletin (several times a year)
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.