National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Washington, DC 20007
About National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is a private trade and vocational school in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling about 16 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Published tuition for full-time study starts near $11,600 before fees and financial aid. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (56.2%) and White (18.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 33.33%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts | $11,600 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| District of Columbia (state median) | $19,530 | — | 14 |
| 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 National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts really?
Key findings
- National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($11,600).
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $11,600
Finding National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $11,600. That is about 0.4× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the District of Columbia median ($19,530), sticker tuition is about 0.6×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 3% below.
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 National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$11,600
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $46,400. See cost investigation.
What National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is known for
Top program completions
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other11
See earnings & programs for more.
Is National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
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 National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
Campus
Location
Washington, DC
City / state
- ZIP
- 20007
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, tuition is 24% below the median for Urban (City) campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
16
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 27
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 44.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
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 National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts 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 National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts 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 | $8,800 | $8,800 | $11,756 |
| 2014 | $9,100 | $9,100 | $10,653 |
| 2015 | $9,400 | $9,400 | $8,214 |
| 2016 | $9,600 | $9,600 | $18,115 |
| 2017 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $9,333 |
| 2018 | $10,200 | $10,200 | $9,790 |
| 2019 | $10,400 | $10,400 | — |
| 2020 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $13,602 |
| 2021 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $28,359 |
| 2022 | $10,900 | $10,900 | $9,422 |
| 2023 | $11,200 | $11,200 | — |
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.
Campus acceptance rate from College Scorecard admissions data.
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
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts reported total enrollment of about 16 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (56.2%), White (18.8%), and Two or More Races (12.5%). About 44.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in 2024 is 16 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 27 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
33.33% 100% Completion Time
33.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.33% of students graduating from National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other: 36% male / 64% 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.
What do National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
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 National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,246
- District of Columbia median 0.32× the median ($13,241)
- Mid East median 0.46× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.58× 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.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts at a glance
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is a private non-profit institution in Washington, DC.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American56.2%White or Caucasian18.8%Two or More Races12.5%
Schools near National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Other campuses in Washington, DC when available, plus nearby institutions in District of Columbia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within District of Columbia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts located?
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is located in Washington, DC.
What is National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What is National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts's tuition?
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $11,600 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts cost?
Reported tuition is $11,600 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,394 annually.
What is the student body demographics at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts?
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts reports undergraduate enrollment of about 27 students, Black or African American (56.2%), White (18.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts public or private?
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is a private nonprofit institution located in Washington, DC.
Is National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts an HBCU?
No. National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts a tribal college?
No. National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
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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.