American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$36,480
2021 Average Net Price
$32,582
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
3.93%
Default Rate
2021 Acceptance Rate
90.3%
226 Applicants
2021 Enrolled Students
217
100% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
63.6%
49 Graduates

About

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles were Acting (150 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 159 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles. 70.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (52 degrees), 2.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $36,480, which is $21,980 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $36,480, which is $21,980 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,582.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,480
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was $36,480. The cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $21,980 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Average Net Price

$32,582
2021 Value
22.4%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,582. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles grew by 22.4%.

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Other Student Expenses

$14,163
Room and Board
$570
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was of $14,163 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.29% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $570. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

99%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
3.93%
2019 Default Rate
7
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 3.93%, which represents 7 out of the 178 total borrowers.

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predictive-analysisAdmissions

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received 226 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.1% annual growth. Out of those 226 applicants, 204 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.3% acceptance rate.

There were 217 students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2021.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an overall enrollment yield of 37.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.3%
Acceptance Rate in 2021
204
Accepted Out of 226

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 90.3% (204 admissions from 226 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 89.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.1%, while admissions grew by 15.3%..

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 217 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 217 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.22% Black or African American, 6.45% Two or More Races, 0.922% Asian, and 0.922% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.2%), followed by White Female (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 217 students. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 217 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

88%
2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    89 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    27 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 41% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.22% Black or African American, 6.45% Two or More Races, 0.922% Asian, and 0.922% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (0.922%) did not report their race.

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In 2021, 65 more women than men received degrees from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is white (52 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is Acting (150 degrees awarded).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (159 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (159 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Visual & Performing Arts (159 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Visual & Performing Arts (159 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2021)
150 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was Acting with 150 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

47
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
112
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, which is 0.42 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (112).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in Acting, which is 0.429 times less than the 105 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in Acting, which is 2.33 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

72%
100% Completion Time
72%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 72% of students graduating from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Male
Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is Male and White (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    52 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    23 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is white (52 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. White Female
    34 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    18 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is white female (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (18 degrees).

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an endowment valued at nearly $1.14M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 92.8k (8.12%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had a total salary expenditure of 7.01M. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Female Instructor (5), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are: Management, with 10 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Endowment

$1.14M
2021 Endowment

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an endowment valued at about $1.14M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.5M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$3.08M
2021 Salaries
22.5%
decline from 2020

In 2021, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles paid a median of $3.08M in salaries, which represents 43.9% of their overall expenditure ($7.01M) and a 22.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$586k
Instructional Salaries
7
Number of Employees

In 2021, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles paid a total of $586k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 19% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
7 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles were Management with 10 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

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