American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York Tuition &
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,650
- 2024 Average Net Price: $55,553 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.96% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 187 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 96.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
- First-Generation Students: 23.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 19.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 11.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 209
- Applicants (IPEDS): 327
- Room & Board: $20,275 annual estimate
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York: what the data shows
Common questions about American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10016).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York public or private?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York cost?
Published tuition: $40,650.
Average net price after aid: $55,553.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How hard is it to get into American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
Admission rate: 91.96%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
Total enrollment: 187 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 209 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
150%-time completion rate: 96.43%.
First-year retention: 96.2%.
What do graduates of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York earn?
Median earnings: $17,742 six years after entry; $27,019 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
28.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Acting (99 completions)
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.96%; completion rate 96.43%; median earnings $27,019 at 10 years; net price $55,553. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,650
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was $40,650.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$55,553
2024 Value
In 2024 American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $55,553.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$222,212 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$55,553 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$162,600 4-Year Tuition
$20,275 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$570 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$61,495 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$245,980 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.96% Acceptance Rate
327 Total Applicants
266 Students Admitted
105 First-Time Students Enrolled
39.47% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$27,019 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
21.59% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Acting: 99 completions
2. Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other: 27 completions
Most popular programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 11.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,545
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,276
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a private non-profit institution located in New York, NY, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Acting, Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other. Enrollment is approximately 187 students. Student body composition includes White (46.0%), Non-Resident Alien (27.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.0%). The admission rate is 91.96%. The 150%-time completion rate is 96.43%. Approximately 28.89% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Location
New York, NY 10016
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 96.43% graduation rate, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
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.
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 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.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York a tribal college?
No. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.5%).
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.