New York Film Academy

www.nyfa.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$34,898
5.7% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$50,504
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
1,245
100% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
66.4%
89 Graduates

About

New York Film Academy is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New York Film Academy were Cinematography & Film Production (131 degrees awarded), Playwriting & Screenwriting (24 degrees), and Acting (18 degrees).

In 2023, 665 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New York Film Academy. 46.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (90 degrees), 1.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New York Film Academy is $34,898, which is $19,734 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at New York Film Academy was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 296 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at New York Film Academy is $34,898, which is $19,734 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 $50,504.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending New York Film Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,898
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at New York Film Academy was $34,898. The cost of tuition at New York Film Academy is $19,734 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

$50,504
2023 Value
7.32%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 New York Film Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $50,504. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of New York Film Academy grew by 7.32%.

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Other Student Expenses

$21,600
Room and Board
$1,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New York Film Academy was of $21,600 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 9.09% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

86%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at New York Film Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.38% with respect to 2022, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
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2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at New York Film Academy was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 296 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.

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Enrollment

New York Film Academy had a total enrollment of 1,245 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at New York Film Academy is 1,245 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at New York Film Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New York Film Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14.2% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.76% Black or African American, 3.05% Asian, 2.49% Two or More Races, 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0803% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New York Film Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (11.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (8.82%) and Black or African American Male (6.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (4.57%), followed by White Female (3.69%) and Black or African American Female (3.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

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Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New York Film Academy in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,245 students. The full-time enrollment at New York Film Academy is 1,245 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at New York Film Academy are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

78%
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 New York Film Academy was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), New York Film Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    177 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    142 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    109 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New York Film Academy is 14.2% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.76% Black or African American, 3.05% Asian, 2.49% Two or More Races, 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0803% 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.

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, 64 students (5.14%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 49 fewer women than men received degrees from New York Film Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New York Film Academy is white (90 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at New York Film Academy is Cinematography & Film Production (131 degrees awarded), followed by Playwriting & Screenwriting (24 degrees) and Acting (18 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at New York Film Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (650 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), and Communications (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New York Film Academy are Other managers (204,329 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (139,039 people), Graphic designers (112,128 people), Marketing managers (107,238 people), and Postsecondary teachers (87,968 people).

The most specialized majors at New York Film Academy in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (650 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), and Communications (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

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Highest Paying Job

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The most specialized majors at New York Film Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (650 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), and Communications (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

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Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New York Film Academy are uninformed (552,912 people), Elementary & secondary schools (345,496 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (249,101 people), Computer Systems Design (185,521 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (129,462 people).

The most specialized majors at New York Film Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (650 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), and Communications (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New York Film Academy.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Cinematography & Film Production
    99 degrees awarded
  2. Acting
    71 degrees awarded
  3. Playwriting & Screenwriting
    16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at New York Film Academy was Cinematography & Film Production with 99 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

357
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
308
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 357 degrees were awarded to men at New York Film Academy, which is 1.16 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (308).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 201 degrees were awarded to men at New York Film Academy in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 1.46 times more than the 138 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 138 degrees were awarded to men at New York Film Academy in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.687 times less than the 201 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

58%
100% Completion Time
58%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 58% of students graduating from New York Film Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at New York Film Academy is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 2.25% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    90 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    48 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New York Film Academy is white (90 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

5.26% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    62 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    28 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New York Film Academy is white male (62 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (28 degrees).

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Operations

New York Film Academy employs 139 Instructors. Most academics at New York Film Academy are Male Instructor (91), and Female Instructor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York Film Academy are: Management, with 135 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$32.5M
2023 Salaries
30.9%
growth from 2022

In 2023, New York Film Academy paid a median of $32.5M in salaries, a 30.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.4% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 21.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$5.72M
Instructional Salaries
139
Number of Employees

In 2023, New York Film Academy paid a total of $5.72M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
139 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
135 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at New York Film Academy was Instructor with 139 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York Film Academy were Management with 135 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Instructor
  2. Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New York Film Academy was Male Instructor with 91 employees, and Female Instructor with 48 employees.

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