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American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 144
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 58%
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in New York, New York, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

58%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,230

Cost of attendance at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,230

Cost of attendance at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York received on average $17,510 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,510
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 84% $5,058 $237,741
Other Federal Grant 48 86% $10,795 $518,147
State Grant/Scholarships 3 5% $3,816 $11,449
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 56 100% $8,053 $450,968
Total Grant & Scholarships 56 100% $17,510 $980,564

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York students is 100.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 100.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

100.0%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 100.0% 6 students
  • white 100.0% 36 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 5 students
  • International Students 100.0% 38 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)