American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90028
About American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a private two-year college in Los Angeles, California, enrolling about 112 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $39,810 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $40,650. Student demographics in federal data include White (38.4%) and Non-Resident Alien (34.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles charges 39% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($40,650).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 5.0×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 77.63%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,019.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | $40,650 | $39,810 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 2% below published tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Key findings
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles's average net price ($39,810) is 2% below published tuition ($40,650).
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles charges 39% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($40,650).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 5.0×.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $40,650
Finding American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles charges 39% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $40,650. That is 39% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 5.0×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.4×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $39,810.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $39,810 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $31,467 above the California median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $19,757 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 2% lower after grants and scholarships.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$40,650
Avg. net price
$39,810
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $37,743 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $35,494 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $40,587 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $42,907 |
| $110,001+ | $43,496 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $162,600. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is known for
Top program completions
- Acting85
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 40% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
Campus
Location
Los Angeles, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 90028
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 2.0× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
112
Total enrollment
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 28.40%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $30,650 | $30,650 | $41,436 |
| 2014 | $30,650 | $30,650 | $39,572 |
| 2015 | $30,650 | $30,650 | $39,719 |
| 2016 | $33,190 | $33,190 | $37,247 |
| 2017 | $34,170 | $34,170 | $36,711 |
| 2018 | $35,160 | $35,160 | $37,351 |
| 2019 | $36,190 | $36,190 | $38,205 |
| 2020 | $37,230 | $37,230 | $40,050 |
| 2021 | $37,230 | $37,230 | $31,278 |
| 2022 | $38,325 | $38,325 | $42,510 |
| 2023 | $39,475 | $39,475 | $40,991 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles reported total enrollment of about 112 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.4%), Non-Resident Alien (34.8%), and Black or African American (8.9%). About 28.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2024 is 112 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.7%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
73.68% 100% Completion Time
77.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 73.68% of students graduating from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Acting: 40% male / 60% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates earn a median of $27,019 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $27,019. Median federal loan debt: $12,000. Average net price used in cost models: $39,810.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates report median earnings of $27,019 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$1.1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- California median 0.06× the median ($19.7M)
- Far West median 0.07× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 0.04× the median ($26.4M)
- California median 0.63× the median ($7,407)
- Far West median 0.64× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 0.39× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 21.1%
- California median 18.3 pp below median (39.3%)
- Far West median 24.6 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 36.9 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,486
- California median 0.64× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.67× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.85× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,170
- California median 1.1× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median near the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles at a glance
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a private non-profit institution in Los Angeles, CA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Acting
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian38.4%Non-Resident Alien34.8%Black or African American8.9%
Schools near American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Other campuses in Los Angeles, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles located?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA.
What is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 82.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 155 applicants and 139 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles's tuition?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $40,650 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $39,810 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles cost?
Reported tuition is $40,650 and average net price is $39,810 in the latest College Scorecard data.
Why is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles's net price so much lower than tuition?
At American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, published tuition is $40,650 while average net price is $39,810—about 2% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($39,810), completion (77.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($27,019). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles reports total enrollment of about 112 students, White (38.4%), Non-Resident Alien (34.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles?
About 23.4% of students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles earn?
Median earnings are $17,742 six years after entry and $27,019 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles public or private?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.