American Conservatory Theater

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,235

0% growth from 2019

2018 Student Loan

3.85%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

American Conservatory Theater is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at American Conservatory Theater were N/A.

In 2020, 64 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Conservatory Theater. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (28 degrees), 2.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Conservatory Theater is $30,235, which is $15,835 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at American Conservatory Theater is $30,235, which is $15,835 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 $0.

In 2020, 11% of undergraduate students attending American Conservatory Theater received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,235

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at American Conservatory Theater was $30,235. The cost of tuition at American Conservatory Theater is $15,835 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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Average Net Price

2020 Value

100%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 American Conservatory Theater had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $0. Between 2018 and 2020, the average net price of American Conservatory Theater grew by 100%.

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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 was of $14,670 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of room and board did not change 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

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

11% of undergraduate students at American Conservatory Theater received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 37.5% with respect to 2018, when 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

Enrollment

American Conservatory Theater has a total enrollment of 30 students. The full-time enrollment at American Conservatory Theater is 30 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Conservatory Theater are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Conservatory Theater, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.3% White, 20% Black or African American, 13.3% Two or More Races, 6.67% Asian, 3.33% Hispanic or Latino, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Conservatory Theater in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.9%), followed by Asian Female (14.3%) and Black or African American Male (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.7%), followed by Two or More Races Female (17.4%) and White Male (17.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Conservatory Theater, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30 students. The full-time enrollment at American Conservatory Theater is 30 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Conservatory Theater are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

N/A%

N/A 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 Conservatory Theater was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), American Conservatory Theater had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Conservatory Theater (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
13
Black or African American
6
Two or More Races
4

The enrolled student population at American Conservatory Theater is 43.3% White, 20% Black or African American, 13.3% Two or More Races, 6.67% Asian, 3.33% Hispanic or Latino, 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, 2 students (6.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 8 more women than men received degrees from American Conservatory Theater. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Conservatory Theater is white (28 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (10 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American Conservatory Theater is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at American Conservatory Theater, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (64 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 Conservatory Theater 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 Conservatory Theater are Visual & Performing Arts (64 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 Conservatory Theater are Physicians, Surgeons, Credit analysts, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at American Conservatory Theater are Visual & Performing Arts (64 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 Conservatory Theater 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 Conservatory Theater are Visual & Performing Arts (64 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 Conservatory Theater.

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 Conservatory Theater was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 28 degrees were awarded to men at American Conservatory Theater, which is 0.778 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (36).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 28 degrees were awarded to men at American Conservatory Theater in Acting, which is 0.778 times less than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 36 degrees were awarded to women at American Conservatory Theater in Acting, which is 1.29 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

N/A

Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at American Conservatory Theater is N/A and N/A (N/A% 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, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Conservatory Theater is white (28 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (10 degrees).

9.38% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
17 degrees awarded
White Male
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Conservatory Theater is white female (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (11 degrees).

Operations

American Conservatory Theater has an endowment valued at nearly $24.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $357k (1.47%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, American Conservatory Theater had a total salary expenditure of $23.8M. American Conservatory Theater employs 5 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at American Conservatory Theater are Female No academic ranks (3), Male No academic ranks(2), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Conservatory Theater are: Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, Management, with 9 employees, and Sales and related with 8 employees.

Endowment

$24.3M

2020 Endowment

4.65%

decline from 2019

American Conservatory Theater has an endowment valued at about $24.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of American Conservatory Theater declined 4.65% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.9M 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 (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

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, American Conservatory Theater received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.1M

2020 Salaries

3.15%

decline from 2019

In 2020, American Conservatory Theater paid a median of $11.1M in salaries, which represents 46.7% of their overall expenditure ($23.8M) and a 3.15% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.93% decline from 2018 and a 18.2% growth from 2017.

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

Instructional Salaries

$547k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, American Conservatory Theater paid a total of $547k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.92% 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

5 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Conservatory Theater were No academic rank with 5 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Conservatory Theater were Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees; Management with 9 employees; and Sales and related with 8 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 Conservatory Theater was Female No academic rank with 3 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

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