Manhattan School of Music

What is the cost of studying for a year at Manhattan School of Music?

Manhattan School of Music's reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition was $55,750, with $1,300 in required fees. The published in-state and out-of-state amounts were the same. Tuition is only one part of the annual cost, particularly for students who must pay for housing in New York City.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $57,050.
• Reported annual room and board: $18,640.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,500.
• Sum of those reported categories: $77,190, before transportation, personal expenses, and any other applicable costs.

The sum is a planning illustration using the listed 2024-25 categories, not a personalized bill or a complete cost-of-attendance budget. A separate reported part-time charge was $3,100 per credit hour; part-time students should confirm how fees and course loads affect their charges.

Financial aid can reduce what a student pays, but the result varies by family circumstances and aid eligibility. Reported average net prices ranged from $38,143 for students in the lowest listed family-income band to $56,540 in the band above $110,000. Net price is an average after applicable grant aid, not a guaranteed offer. Reported undergraduate grant aid averaged $25,529, and 33% of students received student loans; loans must generally be repaid. Eligible applicants should complete the FAFSA and review MSM scholarship decisions and any applicable state-aid or veterans-benefit requirements before comparing offers.

What are the work-study opportunities at Manhattan School of Music?

Manhattan School of Music students can pursue employment alongside their studies, but a student job should not be confused with a grant or an internship. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, provides an opportunity to earn wages through approved work; it is not money automatically deducted from tuition. Students should use their financial-aid award and the school's employment instructions to determine eligibility and find openings.

Jobs and professional preparation are also distinct. Reported career services available to undergraduates include individual and group career counseling, résumé help, interview workshops, a job bank, and employer recruitment. These can help a musician prepare applications and explore work, but they do not establish a verified job-placement rate. Not every student is required to complete an internship, and rehearsals and practice time may limit how many paid hours a student can manage.