KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,430

7.59% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,148

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

62%

79 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

72%

36 Graduates

About

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts were Acting (42 degrees awarded), Cinematography & Film Production (8 degrees), and Musical Theatre (4 degrees).

In 2023, 54 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts. 40.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (29 degrees), 2.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $17,430, which is $2,266 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 64 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $17,430, which is $2,266 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,148.

In 2023, 60% of undergraduate students attending KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,430

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was $17,430. The cost of tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $2,266 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,148

2023 Value

0.499%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,148. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts grew by 0.499%.

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

$8,635

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was of $8,635 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.17% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 20% with respect to 2022, when 75% 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.

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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 64 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

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts received 79 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 172% annual growth. Out of those 79 applicants, 49 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62% acceptance rate.

There were 87 students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in 2023.

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 67.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 79

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was 62% (49 admissions from 79 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 172%, while admissions grew by 96%.

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.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts 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

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts had a total enrollment of 87 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is 87 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 40.2% Black or African American, 29.9% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.45% Two or More Races, 3.45% Asian, and 1.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (25.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.1%) and White Male (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 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87 students. The full-time enrollment at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is 87 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 70.4% 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

59%

2023 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), 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 (2023)

Black or African American
35 enrolled students
White
26 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is 40.2% Black or African American, 29.9% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.45% Two or More Races, 3.45% Asian, and 1.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 10 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 (29 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is Acting (42 degrees awarded), followed by Cinematography & Film Production (8 degrees) and Musical Theatre (4 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (54 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 (93,843 people), Other managers (80,308 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,692 people), Other designers (58,487 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,973 people).

The most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (54 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (54 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (54 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Acting
42 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
8 degrees awarded
Musical Theatre
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was Acting with 42 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts, which is 1.45 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (22).

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 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in Acting, which is 1.63 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in Acting, which is 0.615 times less than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% 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, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded
White
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is black or african american (29 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is black or african american male (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (12 degrees).

Operations

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: Sales and related, with 3 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.12M

2023 Salaries

0.797%

growth from 2022

In 2023, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts paid a median of $1.12M in salaries, a 0.797% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.85% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.45% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

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 $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts were Sales and related with 3 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts.

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