American Musical and Dramatic Academy

www.amda.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $46,628
    3.02% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $48,524
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    24.5%
    6,728 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,452
    97.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    52.4%
    89 Graduates

    About

    American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American Musical and Dramatic Academy were General Drama & Theater Arts (242 degrees awarded), Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (83 degrees), and Acting (40 degrees).

    In 2024, 642 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy. 74% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (236 degrees), 2.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $46,628, which is $31,731 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $46,628, which is $31,731 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $48,524.

    In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending American Musical and Dramatic Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $46,628
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was $46,628. The cost of tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $31,731 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $48,524
    2024 Value
    5.19%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 American Musical and Dramatic Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $48,524. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of American Musical and Dramatic Academy grew by 5.19%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $15,500
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was of $15,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.31% between 2023 and 2024.

    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    90%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    90% of undergraduate students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 9.09% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    American Musical and Dramatic Academy received 6,728 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.25% annual growth. Out of those 6,728 applicants, 1,647 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 24.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,452 students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2024.

    American Musical and Dramatic Academy has an overall enrollment yield of 27.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    24.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,647
    Accepted Out of 6,728

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 24.5% (1,647 admissions from 6,728 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 24.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.25%, while admissions grew by 1.29%.

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    Enrollment

    American Musical and Dramatic Academy had a total enrollment of 1,452 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 1,413 students and the part-time enrollment is 39. This means that 97.3% 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 29.9% White, 17% Black or African American, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, 0.344% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%) and Black or African American Female (11.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    97.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,452 students. The full-time enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 1,413 and the part-time enrollment is 39. This means that 97.3% of students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    83%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), American Musical and Dramatic Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      434 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      247 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      245 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 29.9% White, 17% Black or African American, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, 0.344% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 242 students (16.7%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 308 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 (236 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

    The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is General Drama & Theater Arts (242 degrees awarded), followed by Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (83 degrees) and Acting (40 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (642 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 (94,402 people), Other managers (83,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,489 people), Other designers (59,536 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,068 people).

    The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (642 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    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 Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, Dentists, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (642 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 (185,954 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,506 people), Computer Systems Design (84,660 people), Specialized design services (58,910 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,514 people).

    The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (642 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Acting
      26 degrees awarded
    2. Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft
      4 degrees awarded
    3. Musical Theatre
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was Acting with 26 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    167
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    475
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 167 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, which is 0.352 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (475).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Acting, which is 0.594 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 190 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in General Drama & Theater Arts, which is 3.58 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    59%
    100% Completion Time
    61%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 59% 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, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      236 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      100 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      96 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white (236 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

    9.35% of degree recipients (60 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      234 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      193 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      175 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white female (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (193 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, American Musical and Dramatic Academy had a total salary expenditure of 119M. American Musical and Dramatic Academy employs 153 Instructors. Most academics at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Male Instructor (91), and Female Instructor (62).

    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 58 employees, Management, with 41 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $43.3M
    2024 Salaries
    12.1%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, American Musical and Dramatic Academy paid a median of $43.3M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($119M) and a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.54% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 21.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $11.6M
    Instructional Salaries
    153
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, American Musical and Dramatic Academy paid a total of $11.6M to 153 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, 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 58 employees, Management with 41 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

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