American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,725

3.06% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$42,794

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.7%

155 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

169

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

76%

19 Graduates

About

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles were Acting (110 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 126 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles. 55.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (46 degrees), 3.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $38,725, which is $23,561 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 186 total borrowers.

Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $38,725, which is $23,561 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $42,794.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,725

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was $38,725. The cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $23,561 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

$42,794

2023 Value

4.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,794. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles grew by 4.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,343

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 $14,343 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.27% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.06% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 186 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received 155 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.8% annual growth. Out of those 155 applicants, 139 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.7% acceptance rate.

There were 169 students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2023.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an overall enrollment yield of 39.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

139

Accepted Out of 155

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 89.7% (139 admissions from 155 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 90.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 14.8%, while admissions declined by 15.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 169 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 169 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 34.9% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Black or African American, 8.28% Two or More Races, and 2.96% Asian.

Students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.7%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Black or African American Female (7.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 169 students. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 169 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 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
59 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
21 enrolled students
Black or African American
18 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 34.9% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Black or African American, 8.28% Two or More Races, and 2.96% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 14 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 (46 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is Acting (110 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 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 (126 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

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 (93,843 people), Other managers (80,308 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,692 people), Other designers (58,487 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,973 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.

Acting

Most Common (2023)

110 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was Acting with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, which is 0.8 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (70).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 49 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in Acting, which is 0.803 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in Acting, which is 1.24 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 58% 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, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

0.794% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
24 degrees awarded
White Male
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is white female (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (22 degrees).

Operations

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an endowment valued at nearly $1.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 149k (13.1%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had a total salary expenditure of 8.44M. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Female Instructor (3), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are: Management, with 8 employees, Service, with 7 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

Endowment

$1.14M

2023 Endowment

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an endowment valued at about $1.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.3M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.18M

2023 Salaries

0.619%

growth from 2022

In 2023, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles paid a median of $4.18M in salaries, which represents 49.5% of their overall expenditure ($8.44M) and a 0.619% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 34.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 22.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$324k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles paid a total of $324k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.75% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles were Management with 8 employees, Service with 7 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.

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