C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
30/100 · earnings-weighted

New York Film Academy

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Burbank, California 91505
New York Film Academy campus, Burbank, CA
New York Film Academy campus, Burbank, CA. Photo: The original uploader was David Shankbone at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
22/100
Resources
B+
77/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
D
34/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,245
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
4.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at New York Film Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,633
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,150
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$16,000
Median debt at graduation
67.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
17.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 0th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at New York Film Academy

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$18,181$32,057-19%#235 of 255#249$27,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$16,415$28,275-35%#144 of 144#144$30,750

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The New York Film Academy Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,127,907
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,767/mo — vs ~$2,195/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91502 (2.6% cap, Burbank)

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🏆 Where New York Film Academy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Acting
of 15 schools
#8
Playwriting and Screenwriting
of 10 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $34,898 $34,898
Room $19,752
Total Cost (On-Campus) $65,994 $65,994

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Pell Grants
36%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,245
Total Students
44%
Women
74%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 14%
Hispanic 11%
Black 9%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 55%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 99%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%
25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at New York Film Academy?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend New York Film Academy?
Tuition at New York Film Academy is $34,898 for in-state students and $34,898 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at New York Film Academy?
The graduation rate at New York Film Academy is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is New York Film Academy a good school?
New York Film Academy has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend New York Film Academy?
New York Film Academy has a total enrollment of 1,245 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology