New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a private for-profit two-year college in New York, New York, enrolling about 251 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $37,450 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $37,450
- 2024 Average Net Price: $48,620 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 42.78% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 251 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.08%
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts: what the data shows
Common questions about New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10011-4225).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts public or private?
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts cost?
Published tuition: $37,450.
Average net price after aid: $48,620.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $48,406 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $44,006 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $46,962 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $49,803 |
| $110,001+ | $50,522 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $149,800.
How hard is it to get into New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?
Admission rate: 42.78%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?
Total enrollment: 251 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?
150%-time completion rate: 73.08%.
First-year retention: 83.3%.
What do graduates of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts earn?
Median earnings: $21,341 six years after entry; $26,921 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
45.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (153 completions)
- CIP 500506 (93 completions)
- CIP 500509 (31 completions)
- CIP 500601 (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 42.78%; completion rate 73.08%; median earnings $26,921 at 10 years; net price $48,620. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$37,450
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts was $37,450.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$48,620
2024 Value
In 2024 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $48,620.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$194,480 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$48,620 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$149,800 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
75.25% 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 New York Conservatory for 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 New York Conservatory for 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 | $30,800 | $30,800 | $40,545 |
| 2014 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $38,023 |
| 2015 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $36,260 |
| 2016 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $36,039 |
| 2017 | $33,242 | $33,242 | $36,494 |
| 2018 | $32,742 | $32,742 | $28,326 |
| 2019 | $33,561 | $33,561 | $37,168 |
| 2020 | $34,400 | $34,400 | $41,855 |
| 2021 | $35,350 | $35,350 | $35,974 |
| 2022 | $36,400 | $36,400 | $40,231 |
| 2023 | $37,200 | $37,200 | $39,413 |
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42.78% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all 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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2024 is 251 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.3%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
73.08% 100% Completion Time
73.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 73.08% of students graduating from New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$26,921 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
38.43% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
Top Programs by Completions
4 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 50.0506: 93 completions
CIP 50.0509: 31 completions
CIP 50.0601: 29 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 153 completions
Most popular programs at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts graduates.
About
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a private for-profit institution located in New York, NY, offering 4 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 251 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 42.78%. The institution maintains a 73.08% graduation rate. Approximately 45.15% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
New York, NY 10011-4225
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $37,450 and average net price is $48,620 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?
The admission rate is 42.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts earn?
Median earnings are $21,341 six years after entry and $26,921 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?
Total enrollment is about 251 students in the latest reporting year.
Is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts public or private?
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a private for-profit institution located in New York, NY.
Is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts an HBCU?
No. New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts a tribal college?
No. New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.5%).
Is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for New York Conservatory for 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
- 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 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.