American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $39,900
    3.03% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $50,395
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    92%
    286 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    187
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    96.4%
    81 Graduates

    About

    American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York were Acting (99 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 126 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (47 degrees), 4.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is $39,900, which is $25,003 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is $39,900, which is $25,003 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $50,395.

    In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $39,900
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was $39,900. The cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is $25,003 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $50,395
    2024 Value
    2.42%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $50,395. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York grew by 2.42%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    100%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    51%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    100% of undergraduate students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York received 286 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.5% annual growth. Out of those 286 applicants, 263 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92% acceptance rate.

    There were 187 students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in 2024.

    American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has an overall enrollment yield of 25.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    92%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    263
    Accepted Out of 286

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was 92% (263 admissions from 286 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 12.5%, while admissions declined by 1.13%.

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    Enrollment

    American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York had a total enrollment of 187 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is 187 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% White, 7.49% Hispanic or Latino, 6.95% Black or African American, 2.14% Asian, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.535% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.1%), followed by White Male (12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.58%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 187 students. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is 187 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    96%
    2024 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-New York was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      86 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      14 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      13 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is 46% White, 7.49% Hispanic or Latino, 6.95% Black or African American, 2.14% Asian, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.535% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 15 students (8.02%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 40 more women than men received degrees from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is white (47 degrees awarded). There were 4.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is Acting (99 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, 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-New York are Graphic designers (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

    The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    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-New York are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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-New York are Elementary & secondary schools (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

    The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    43
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    83
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, which is 0.518 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (83).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in Acting, which is 0.5 times less than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in Acting, which is 2 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    93%
    100% Completion Time
    93%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 93% of students graduating from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 93% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 93% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      47 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      11 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      7 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is white (47 degrees awarded). There were 4.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

    3.97% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      40 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      37 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      33 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is white female (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (37 degrees).

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    Operations

    American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has an endowment valued at nearly $12.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 846k (6.55%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York had a total salary expenditure of 10M. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York employs 8 No academic ranks. Most academics at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are Female No academic rank (6), and Male No academic rank (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are: Management, with 10 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 7 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

    Endowment

    $12.9M
    2024 Endowment
    19.8%
    growth from 2023

    American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has an endowment valued at about $12.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York grew 19.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.15M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $5.5M
    2024 Salaries
    3.01%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York paid a median of $5.5M in salaries, which represents 54.9% of their overall expenditure ($10M) and a 3.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.18% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 22.9% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $628k
    Instructional Salaries
    8
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York paid a total of $628k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York were Management with 10 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

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