Manhattan School of Music: Forbes ranks it #490 on America's Top Colleges (2026); Niche ranks it #686 on Best Colleges (Overall) (2026). It enrolls 539 undergraduates, admits 40.8% of applicants, and posts a 78.3% six-year graduation rate. Out-of-state tuition is $57,050; aid recipients pay $51,754 on average. Median earnings ten years after entry: $26,878.
- Acceptance rate
- 40.8%
- Average net price
- $51,754
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $26,878
- 6-yr graduation rate
- 78.3%
539 undergraduates · mean consensus percentile 62 (across ranked lists; lower is better)
