American Conservatory Theater (109086)

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,235

2018 Default Rate

3.85%

on Student Loans

2015 Acceptance Rate

100%

1 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

American Conservatory Theater (109086) is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at American Conservatory Theater (109086) were Acting (12 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Conservatory Theater (109086). 41.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5 degrees), 1.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is $30,235, which is $15,294 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at American Conservatory Theater (109086) was 3.85%, corresponding to 1 out of the 26 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is $30,235

In 2021, 14% of undergraduate students attending American Conservatory Theater (109086) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,235

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American Conservatory Theater (109086) was $30,235.

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Average Net Price

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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

$14,670

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Conservatory Theater (109086) was of $14,670 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

14% of undergraduate students at American Conservatory Theater (109086) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 27.3% with respect to 2020, when 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Conservatory Theater (109086) (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.

3.85%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at American Conservatory Theater (109086) was 3.85%, which represents 1 out of the 26 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 Conservatory Theater (109086) received 1 undergraduate applications in 2015.

There were 24 students enrolled at American Conservatory Theater (109086) in 2021.

American Conservatory Theater (109086) has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2015

Accepted Out of 1

This chart compares the acceptance rate of American Conservatory Theater (109086) (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 Conservatory Theater (109086) 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 Conservatory Theater (109086) had a total enrollment of 24 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is 24 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Conservatory Theater (109086) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Conservatory Theater (109086), both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.2% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Two or More Races, 12.5% Black or African American, and 4.17% Asian.

Students enrolled at American Conservatory Theater (109086) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (18.2%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Black or African American Male (9.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.4%) and Two or More Races Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Conservatory Theater (109086) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24 students. The full-time enrollment at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is 24 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Conservatory Theater (109086) are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Conservatory Theater (109086) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5 enrolled students
Two or More Races
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is 29.2% White, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Two or More Races, 12.5% Black or African American, and 4.17% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 3 students (12.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from American Conservatory Theater (109086). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is white (5 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is Acting (12 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Conservatory Theater (109086), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Conservatory Theater (109086) are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at American Conservatory Theater (109086) in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Conservatory Theater (109086) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at American Conservatory Theater (109086) are Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Conservatory Theater (109086) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at American Conservatory Theater (109086) are Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Conservatory Theater (109086).

Acting

Most Common (2021)

12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at American Conservatory Theater (109086) was Acting with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at American Conservatory Theater (109086) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at American Conservatory Theater (109086), which is 1.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (5).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Conservatory Theater (109086) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at American Conservatory Theater (109086) in Acting, which is 1.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at American Conservatory Theater (109086) in Acting, which is 0.714 times less than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is white (5 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

8.33% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
3 degrees awarded
White Female
2 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Conservatory Theater (109086) is white male (3 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2 degrees).

Operations

American Conservatory Theater (109086) has an endowment valued at nearly $28M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.74M (16.9%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, American Conservatory Theater (109086) had a total salary expenditure of 15.3M. American Conservatory Theater (109086) employs 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at American Conservatory Theater (109086) are Female No academic rank (2), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Conservatory Theater (109086) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Sales and related with 6 employees.

Endowment

$28M

2021 Endowment

15.2%

growth from 2020

American Conservatory Theater (109086) has an endowment valued at about $28M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of American Conservatory Theater (109086) grew 15.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.3M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at American Conservatory Theater (109086) (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 Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.53M - Federal
$47.3k - State
$34.6k - Local

As of 2021, American Conservatory Theater (109086) received $3.53M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $47.3k from state grants and contracts, and $34.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$7.13M

2021 Salaries

35.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, American Conservatory Theater (109086) paid a median of $7.13M in salaries, which represents 46.6% of their overall expenditure ($15.3M) and a 35.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.15% decline between 2019 and 2020, and a 2.93% decline between 2018 and 2019.

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

Instructional Salaries

$411k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, American Conservatory Theater (109086) paid a total of $411k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.77% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Conservatory Theater (109086) was No academic rank with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Conservatory Theater (109086) were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Sales and related with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Conservatory Theater (109086) was Female No academic rank with 2 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Conservatory Theater (109086).

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