KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,871

14% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,783

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

68.2%

44 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

80.6%

25 Graduates

About

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts were Acting (29 degrees awarded), Cinematography & Film Production (16 degrees), and Musical Theatre (3 degrees).

In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts. 41.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (17 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $19,871, which is $4,974 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $19,871, which is $4,974 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 $24,783.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,871

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was $19,871. The cost of tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $4,974 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Average Net Price

$24,783

2024 Value

2.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,783. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts grew by 2.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (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

$8,148

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was of $8,148 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.64% between 2023 and 2024.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 41.7% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (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.

Admissions

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts received 44 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 44.3% annual growth. Out of those 44 applicants, 30 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.2% acceptance rate.

There were 70 students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in 2024.

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 56.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 44

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was 68.2% (30 admissions from 44 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 62%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 44.3%, while admissions declined by 38.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts had a total enrollment of 70 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is 70 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.4% Black or African American, 40% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Two or More Races, and 1.43% Asian.

Students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (24.8%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Black or African American Female (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70 students. The full-time enrollment at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is 70 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
29 enrolled students
White
28 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is 41.4% Black or African American, 40% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Two or More Races, and 1.43% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 8 fewer women than men received degrees from KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is black or african american (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is Acting (29 degrees awarded), followed by Cinematography & Film Production (16 degrees) and Musical Theatre (3 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (48 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 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts 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 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (48 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (48 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts 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 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (48 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts.

Most Common (2024)

Acting
29 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
16 degrees awarded
Musical Theatre
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was Acting with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts, which is 1.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in Acting, which is 1.07 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in Acting, which is 0.933 times less than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 72% of students graduating from KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
17 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is black or african american (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
19 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
19 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is white female (19 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (19 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts had a total salary expenditure of 2.01M. KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are: Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, Sales and related, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.14M

2024 Salaries

1.83%

growth from 2023

In 2024, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts paid a median of $1.14M in salaries, which represents 56.9% of their overall expenditure ($2.01M) and a 1.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.797% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.85% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$80.4k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2016, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts paid a total of $80.4k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.59% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts were Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, Sales and related with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

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