Housing and Meal Plans: Rates and Fees

Information about the housing and meal plan costs for students living in residence at Manhattan School of Music.

Academic Year Rates

The anticipated housing rates for the 2024–2025 academic year are as follows:

Please note: The below listed rates do not include winter or summer break housing and are subject to board approval.

Room Type	Cost Per Year	Amount Billed Per Semester
Triple	$9,700	$4,850
Double	$11,800	$5,900
Single	$16,800	$8,400
Premium Single	$17,900	$8,950

Meal Plan Rates

All students are required to participate in a declining balance meal plan. There are three options to choose from: Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Silver plan is a mid-range plan for students who want to find a good balance between eating in the cafeteria as well as enjoying local eateries off campus. The Gold plan is for students who plan to eat mostly in the MSM cafeteria, and the Bronze plan is built for students who like the convenience of eating on-campus but plan to eat most of their meals off-campus.

Students select their meal plan when completing their housing application.

The anticipated meal plan rates for the 2024–2025 academic year are as follows:

Please note: The below listed rates and are subject to board approval.

Meal Plan	Cost Per Year	Amount Billed Per Semester
Gold	$6250	$3,125
Silver	$4730	$2,365
Bronze	$3500	$1,750

Winter Break Housing Rates

Andersen Hall is closed during the winter break. Winter break housing is offered exclusively to students living on campus for the entire year (both fall and spring semesters.)

The anticipated winter break housing rates for the 2024–2025 academic year are as follows:

Please note: The below listed rates and are subject to board approval.

Application & Payment	Dates of Stay	Rate
Submit by Nov. 29	Entire Break	$900
Submit After Nov. 29	Entire Break (Dec. 18-Jan. 12)	$1,150
Submit by Nov. 29	Portion of break (single date span)	$75/day

Students wishing to stay for a portion of the break may only select one start date and one end date. Once payment is made for winter break housing, it is NOT refundable. Please do not sign up for winter break housing until you are sure of your plans.

Only students approved by the Office of Residence Life will be allowed to enter the hall during winter break. Guests are not allowed in Andersen Hall during winter break.

Refund and Cancellation Policies

Cancellations

When applying for housing, all students agree to the terms of the Residence Hall Agreement, which includes a detailed explanation of the cancellation policy and applicable fees.

Withdrawals and Leaves of Absence from Manhattan School of Music

Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence for academic reasons may be entitled to the same refund percentage received for tuition. You can find the pro-ration schedule in the Leave of Absence/Withdrawals section of the Student Accounts page.

Academic & Disciplinary Dismissals

No portion of room fees will be refunded if a student is suspended, expelled, or dismissed from Manhattan School of Music for academic or disciplinary reasons.