American Musical and Dramatic Academy

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,260

2.96% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$46,130

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

24.7%

6,580 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,511

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.7%

122 Graduates

About

American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2023, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American Musical and Dramatic Academy were General Drama & Theater Arts (249 degrees awarded), Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (96 degrees), and Acting (19 degrees).

In 2023, 677 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy. 71.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (234 degrees), 1.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $45,260, which is $30,096 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 719 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $45,260, which is $30,096 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $46,130.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending American Musical and Dramatic Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,260

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was $45,260. The cost of tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $30,096 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$46,130

2023 Value

5.56%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 American Musical and Dramatic Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $46,130. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of American Musical and Dramatic Academy grew by 5.56%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,860

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was of $14,860 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.92% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 719 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

American Musical and Dramatic Academy received 6,580 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 19.3% annual growth. Out of those 6,580 applicants, 1,626 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 24.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,511 students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2023.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy has an overall enrollment yield of 23.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

24.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,626

Accepted Out of 6,580

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 24.7% (1,626 admissions from 6,580 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 25.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 19.3%, while admissions declined by 22.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

American Musical and Dramatic Academy had a total enrollment of 1,511 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 1,511 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.6% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Black or African American, 5.36% Two or More Races, 2.32% Asian, 0.331% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.1%) and Black or African American Female (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Female (38.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.2%) and Two or More Races Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,511 students. The full-time enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 1,511 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), American Musical and Dramatic Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
492 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
282 enrolled students
Black or African American
251 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 32.6% White, 18.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Black or African American, 5.36% Two or More Races, 2.32% Asian, 0.331% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 175 students (11.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 287 more women than men received degrees from American Musical and Dramatic Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is General Drama & Theater Arts (249 degrees awarded), followed by Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (96 degrees) and Acting (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (677 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Graphic designers (93,843 people), Other managers (80,308 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,692 people), Other designers (58,487 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,973 people).

The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (677 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (677 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Elementary & secondary schools (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (677 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Most Common (2023)

General Drama & Theater Arts
249 degrees awarded
Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft
96 degrees awarded
Acting
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was General Drama & Theater Arts with 249 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

195

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

482

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 195 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, which is 0.405 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (482).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 0.379 times less than the 182 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 182 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 2.64 times more than the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 67% of students graduating from American Musical and Dramatic Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.64% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
234 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
141 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (141 degrees).

2.51% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
166 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
98 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white female (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (98 degrees).

Operations

American Musical and Dramatic Academy employs 150 Instructors. Most academics at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Male Instructor (93), and Female Instructor (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 64 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$38.6M

2023 Salaries

6.54%

decline from 2022

In 2023, American Musical and Dramatic Academy paid a median of $38.6M in salaries, a 6.54% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.09% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.8M

Instructional Salaries

150

Number of Employees

In 2023, American Musical and Dramatic Academy paid a total of $10.8M to 150 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

150 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

64 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was Instructor with 150 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 64 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was Male Instructor with 93 employees, and Female Instructor with 57 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

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