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American Musical and Dramatic Academy

New York, NY · Private nonprofit

At a glance

24.5%

Acceptance rate

$41,019

Avg net price

1,502

Enrollment

Degrees awarded
2024-25
Field
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 47Bachelor’s 238Master’s 6
Associate’s 47Bachelor’s 238Master’s 6
Musical TheatreAssociate’s 9Bachelor’s 135Master’s None reported
ActingAssociate’s 32Bachelor’s 75Master’s None reported
Dance, OtherAssociate’s None reportedBachelor’s 28Master’s None reported
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, GeneralAssociate’s None reportedBachelor’s 0Master’s 0
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, OtherAssociate’s 6Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s None reported
Playwriting and ScreenwritingAssociate’s None reportedBachelor’s None reportedMaster’s 6
Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Rolling admission

No deadline

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$46,628
Required fees
$300
Food and housing
$19,100
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$3,500
Total
$70,728
Total by year
  1. $59,19419–20
  2. $60,95020–21
  3. $62,24021–22
  4. $63,82022–23
  5. $65,76023–24
  6. $70,72824–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $41,019 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation58%
6-year graduation72%
Retention rate75%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$26,975
Median debt$15,250
Campus
Enrollment1,502
Student-faculty ratio6:1
SettingCity

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