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American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Private
2 Year
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Overview

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles opened in 1974, a sister campus to the original New York one founded in 1884. The American Academy of Dramatic Arts teaches the process and preparation of acting as a craft through “an immersive educational experience.” The LA campus is located in Hollywood, adjacent to the first movie studio back lot, and features acting and camera studios. The institution confers Associate degrees (through their 2-year Conservatory Program), at the end of which students can audition for The Academy Company. They also have academic partnerships for completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Acceptance Rate:
90%
Average Net Price:
$38,205
Campus Setting:
Major city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$38,205
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$39,475
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$39,475
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$14,695
Books and Supplies
$570
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$35,731
$30k - $48k
$36,209
$48k - $75k
$37,634
$75k - $110k
$40,558
$110k+
$44,740
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Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,059
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,863
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,787

 

Students receiving state aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3870
Students receiving federal aid
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,863
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,909
$30k - $48k
$11,000
$48k - $75k
$9,300
$75k - $110k
$10,167
$110k+
$11,125

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,638
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,464
Average Other Loans Per Year
$27,642

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
90%
Acceptance Rate
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182
Students Applied
2
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is not checked
No
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
14%
Out-Of-State Students
53%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Telephone: 800-463-8990
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
220
Total Number of Undergrads
220
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
1

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
 US National: 44%
58%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
14%
Out-Of-State Students
53%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
27
Countries Represented
37
Ethnicity
African American
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
14%
White
34%
Multiracial
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
23%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,200
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco
Seattle
Denver
Top 5 Employers
SAG-AFTRA
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Actress / Filmmaker
SAG-Aftra Actor
Actor / SAG, AFTRA
Top 5 Sectors
Media and Communication
Arts and Design
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114

REVIEWS

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Yes. I will learn a whole lot about theatre arts and acting.
Jessica from Irvine, CA
This college is for the actors and actresses in training. If you absolutely love the dramatic arts , this is a college for you. The teachers , students and staff are amazing people and are family you will love.
A from Northridge, CA
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