American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York — acceptance rate 81%, tuition $38,725American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York campus, New York, NY. Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:
This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (A)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 93%
Outcomes
A
88/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
D
37/100
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
225
Total Enrollment
93%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$27,019
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$17,742
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
96.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 1st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). 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 American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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.
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
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Avg home value near campus: $946,198
Avg rent near campus: $5,229/mo — vs ~$2,118/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10017 (4.5% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has an acceptance rate of 81%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
Tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is
$38,725 for in-state students
and $38,725 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
The graduation rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is 93%.
This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York a good school?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has a total enrollment of 225 students.
Most students (81%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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