American Musical and Dramatic Academy Tuition & Outcomes
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private trade and vocational school in New York, New York, enrolling about 1,438 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $41,416 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $46,928. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $26,975 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $46,928
- 2024 Average Net Price: $41,416 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 24.48% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,438 97.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.64%
- Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
- First-Generation Students: 25.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 31.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,762
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,580
- Room & Board: $19,100 annual estimate
American Musical and Dramatic Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about American Musical and Dramatic Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10023).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy public or private?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does American Musical and Dramatic Academy cost?
Published tuition: $46,928.
Average net price after aid: $41,416.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,437 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,924 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $43,968 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $51,214 |
| $110,001+ | $59,423 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $187,712.
How hard is it to get into American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
Admission rate: 24.48%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
Total enrollment: 1,438 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,762 students.
Graduate enrollment: 14 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 71.64%.
First-year retention: 83.3%.
What do graduates of American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn?
Median earnings: $21,168 six years after entry; $26,975 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,250.
32.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Musical and Dramatic Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General (243 completions)
- Acting (153 completions)
- Musical Theatre (129 completions)
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other (87 completions)
- Dance, Other (28 completions)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 24.48%; completion rate 71.64%; median earnings $26,975 at 10 years; net price $41,416. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$46,928
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was $46,928.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$41,416
2024 Value
In 2024 American Musical and Dramatic Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $41,416.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$165,664 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$41,416 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$187,712 4-Year Tuition
$19,100 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$67,228 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$268,912 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.85% 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 Musical and Dramatic Academy 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 Musical and Dramatic Academy 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 | $31,820 | $31,820 | $35,540 |
| 2014 | $32,620 | $32,620 | $34,714 |
| 2015 | $33,920 | $33,920 | $35,777 |
| 2016 | $35,900 | $35,900 | $38,403 |
| 2017 | $37,370 | $37,370 | $40,046 |
| 2018 | $38,900 | $38,900 | $40,175 |
| 2019 | $40,444 | $40,444 | $43,277 |
| 2020 | $41,960 | $41,960 | $46,298 |
| 2021 | $42,960 | $42,960 | $43,915 |
| 2022 | $44,260 | $44,260 | $46,824 |
| 2023 | $45,560 | $45,560 | $41,019 |
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
24.48% Acceptance Rate
6,580 Total Applicants
1,626 Students Admitted
387 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.80% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 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 Musical and Dramatic Academy reported total enrollment of about 1,438 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 28% male and 72% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (30.0%), Black or African American (16.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (16.8%). About 32.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2024 is 1,438 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,762 students. Graduate enrollment is about 14 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 30.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.06% 100% Completion Time
71.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.06% of students graduating from American Musical and Dramatic Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 22% male / 78% female
- Acting: 37% male / 63% female
- Musical Theatre: 23% male / 77% 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 Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Return on Investment
$15,250 Median Student Debt
$26,975 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.53% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
62.83% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 243 completions
2. Acting: 153 completions
3. Musical Theatre: 129 completions
4. Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other: 87 completions
5. Dance, Other: 28 completions
6. Playwriting and Screenwriting: 2 completions
Most popular programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Musical and Dramatic Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,293
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,683
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 Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private non-profit institution located in New York, NY, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Acting, Musical Theatre. Enrollment is approximately 1,438 students. Student body composition includes White (30.0%), Black or African American (16.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.8%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 24.48%. The 150%-time completion rate is 71.64%. Approximately 32.76% of students receive Pell Grants. About 25.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Location
New York, NY 10023
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
American Musical and Dramatic Academy 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Musical and Dramatic Academy located?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is located in New York, NY.
What is American Musical and Dramatic Academy's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 24.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,580 applicants and 1,626 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does American Musical and Dramatic Academy cost?
Reported tuition is $46,928 and average net price is $41,416 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,100 annually.
What is the student body demographics at American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,762 students, White (30.0%), Black or African American (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
About 25.0% of students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn?
Median earnings are $21,168 six years after entry and $26,975 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American Musical and Dramatic Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,250.
Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy public or private?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY.
Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy an HBCU?
No. American Musical and Dramatic Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy a tribal college?
No. American Musical and Dramatic Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, American Musical and Dramatic Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.7%).
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.