Manhattan School of Music - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Manhattan School of Music

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

55%

Admission Difficulty for Manhattan School of Music
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Manhattan School of Music is 55%. Its admission rate is the 41st lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Manhattan School of Music and can you get accepted?

Manhattan School of Music is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 565 out of the 1,027 who applied were admitted.

Manhattan School of Music typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.55. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Manhattan School of Music?

55% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Manhattan School of Music you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.55 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school

Manhattan School of Music GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.55

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Manhattan School of Music?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Manhattan School of Music are to have around a 3.55 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Manhattan School of Music accepts 55% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Manhattan School of Music is 3.55 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #46 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Manhattan School of Music is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Manhattan School of Music SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Manhattan School of Music. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Manhattan School of Music
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SAT Scores for Manhattan School of Music
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Manhattan School of Music ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Manhattan School of Music
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
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Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Manhattan School of Music
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Manhattan School of Music admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	528	455	1,027
Accepted	282	263	565
Acceptance Rate	53%	58%	55%
Enrolled	75	74	154
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	27%	28%	27%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Dec 1, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Manhattan School of Music is $125.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Manhattan School of Music and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Manhattan School of Music Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Required to be considered for admission