American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
New York, NY · Private two-year · City: Large
225undergraduates
92%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$49,205average net price per year
93%finish in 3 years
97%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 327
- Admitted
- 266
- Admit rate
- 92%
- Admit rate, women
- 83%
- Admit rate, men
- 79%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 39%
- First-year students
- 105
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
2 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Acting Associate (99 awarded)
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (27 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $39,475
- Housing and food on campus
- $20,275
- Books and supplies
- $570
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,434
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $63,754
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $63,754
- Total cost living at home
- $46,074
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $49,403 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $50,417 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $56,009 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $58,060 |
| Over $110,000 | $57,736 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $12,164
- Got a grant from the college
- 100%
- Average grant from the college
- $10,763
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 22%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 56%
- Average amount borrowed
- $15,827
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 55%
- Finished in 3 years
- 93%
- Finished in 4 years
- 66%
- Transferred to another college
- 7%
- Came back for year two
- 97%
| Pell grant students | 100% |
|---|---|
| Neither | 90% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 29 | 93% |
| Men | 12 | 92% (small group) |
| Black | 3 | 100% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 7 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 20 | 85% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 100% (small group) |
| International | 9 | 100% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 117 | 84% | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 55 | 93% | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 225
- Undergraduates
- 225
- Full-time undergraduates
- 225
- Part-time undergraduates
- 0
- Students per faculty member
- 8 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 19%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 0%
| Women | 65% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 40% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 3% |
| International | 33% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Large
- Address
- 120 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10016
- County
- New York County
- Part of
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Type
- Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Offers
- Online programs, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.