American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
New York, NY 10016
About American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a private two-year college in New York, New York, enrolling about 187 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $55,553 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $40,650. Student demographics in federal data include White (46.0%) and Non-Resident Alien (27.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York charges 39% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($40,650).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 2.9×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 96.43%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,019.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled ROI at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York looks modest.
Estimated ROI is about 22% using Scorecard cost and earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: Cost and earnings fields in the model do not show a large earnings premium relative to net cost at the campus average.
Limitation: Program mix and aid can change the picture; campus ROI is not a substitute for program-level earnings.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York | $40,650 | $55,553 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| 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.
How expensive is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York really?
Key findings
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York charges 39% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($40,650).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 2.9×.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $40,650
Finding American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York 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 New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is about 2.9×. 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-New York versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is $55,553.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $55,553 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $46,180 above the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $35,500 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 At American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York—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
$55,553
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $50,799 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $51,926 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $57,280 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $58,224 |
| $110,001+ | $58,766 |
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-New York is known for
Top program completions
- Acting99
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other27
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 39% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York 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-New York.
Campus
Location
New York, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10016
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 2.8× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Size
Enrollment
187
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 209
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 28.89%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York.
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-New York 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-New York 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 | $42,858 |
| 2014 | $30,650 | $30,650 | $40,447 |
| 2015 | $30,650 | $30,650 | $36,604 |
| 2016 | $33,190 | $33,190 | $42,119 |
| 2017 | $34,170 | $34,170 | $43,854 |
| 2018 | $35,160 | $35,160 | $44,820 |
| 2019 | $36,190 | $36,190 | $47,801 |
| 2020 | $37,230 | $37,230 | $51,196 |
| 2021 | $37,230 | $37,230 | $50,432 |
| 2022 | $38,325 | $38,325 | $45,724 |
| 2023 | $39,475 | $39,475 | $54,625 |
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-New York reported total enrollment of about 187 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 28% male and 72% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.0%), Non-Resident Alien (27.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (8.0%). About 28.89% 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-New York in 2024 is 187 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 209 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
96.2%
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
96.43% 100% Completion Time
96.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 96.43% of students graduating from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Acting: 33% male / 67% female
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other: 37% male / 63% 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-New York 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-New York.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $27,019. Median federal loan debt: $12,000. Average net price used in cost models: $55,553.
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-New York 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-New York.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$10.8M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New York median 0.28× the median ($38.1M)
- Mid East median 0.25× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.41× the median ($26.4M)
- New York median 3.2× the median ($15,424)
- Mid East median 3.0× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 4.1× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 11.6%
- New York median 42.2 pp below median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 45.3 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 46.4 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,545
- New York median 0.81× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 0.81× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.86× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,276
- New York median 0.58× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 0.68× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.86× 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-New York at a glance
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a private non-profit institution in New York, NY, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- ActingDramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian46.0%Non-Resident Alien27.8%Race/ethnicity unknown8.0%
Schools near American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Other campuses in New York, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York located?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is located in New York, NY.
What is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is 92.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 327 applicants and 266 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's tuition?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $40,650 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $55,553 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York cost?
Reported tuition is $40,650 and average net price is $55,553 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $20,275 annually.
What explains American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($55,553), completion (96.4% 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-New York?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York reports undergraduate enrollment of about 209 students, White (46.0%), Non-Resident Alien (27.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
About 23.4% of students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York 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-New York?
The 150%-time completion rate is 96.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York public or private?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York an HBCU?
No. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
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.