American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York

www.aada.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,480

2.93% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$51,257

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.43%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

57.9%

356 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

159

100% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

100%

107 Graduates

About

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York were N/A.

In 2020, 145 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (63 degrees), 3.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is $36,480, which is $22,080 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is $36,480, which is $22,080 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $51,257.

In 2020, 100% of undergraduate students attending American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,480

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was $36,480. The cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is $22,080 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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Average Net Price

$51,257

2020 Value

7.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $51,257. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York grew by 7.54%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$19,115

Room and Board

$570

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was of $19,115 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $570. The cost of room and board increased by 1.92% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

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 2020. This represents a growth of 3.09% with respect to 2019, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York (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.

6.43%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was 6.43%, which represents 11 out of the 171 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-New York received 356 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 5.32% annual decline. Out of those 356 applicants, 206 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.9% acceptance rate.

There were 159 students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

206

Accepted Out of 356

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was 57.9% (206 admissions from 356 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 84%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −5.32%, while admissions declined by −34.8%.

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SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has a total enrollment of 159 students. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is 159 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 39% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.18% Two or More Races, 6.29% Black or African American, 1.89% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.5%), followed by White Male (14.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.92%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, both undergraduate and graduate, is 159 students. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is 159 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 68.5% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2020 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 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
62
Hispanic or Latino
16
Two or More Races
13

The enrolled student population at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is 39% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.18% Two or More Races, 6.29% Black or African American, 1.89% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% 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 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% 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, 4 students (2.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 31 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 (63 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (145 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 (84,155 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,043 people), Other managers (67,929 people), Other designers (64,319 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,367 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are Visual & Performing Arts (145 degrees awarded).

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-New York are Physicians, Surgeons, Credit analysts, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are Visual & Performing Arts (145 degrees awarded).

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 (162,203 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (113,609 people), Specialized design services (60,617 people), Computer Systems Design (58,045 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (48,772 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are Visual & Performing Arts (145 degrees awarded).

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-New York.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 57 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (88).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 57 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in Acting, which is 0.648 times less than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 88 degrees were awarded to women at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in Acting, which is 1.54 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

81%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 81% 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, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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

White
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

0.69% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
32 degrees awarded
White Male
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is white female (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (31 degrees).

Operations

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has an endowment valued at nearly $8.13M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $35.6k (0.437%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York had a total salary expenditure of $8.92M. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York employs 10 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are Female No academic ranks (6), Male No academic ranks(4), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are: Management, with 9 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 9 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

Endowment

$8.13M

2020 Endowment

1.81%

growth from 2019

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has an endowment valued at about $8.13M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York grew 1.81% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.31M 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-New York (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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$292k - Federal
$14.7k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York received $292k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $14.7k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.39M

2020 Salaries

5.37%

decline from 2019

In 2020, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York paid a median of $4.39M in salaries, which represents 49.3% of their overall expenditure ($8.92M) and a 5.37% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.72% growth from 2018 and a 3% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$894k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York paid a total of $894k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York were No academic rank with 10 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York were Management with 9 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees; and Service with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was Female No academic rank with 6 employees, and Male No academic rank with 4 employees.

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