
Manhattan School of Music's overall acceptance rate has shown a declining trend from 48.9% in the application year 2021 to 39.9% in 2023. There were 1,432 applicants in 2023, with 572 students accepted at a consistent acceptance rate of 39.9%. Prior to that, the acceptance rate was 44.8% in 2022, with 402 out of 897 applicants accepted, indicating a drop year over year in the overall acceptance figure. This pattern suggests a more competitive admission process as the number of applicants increases.