B
Good
Score: 64/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
44/100 · earnings-weighted

American Musical and Dramatic Academy

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 New York, New York 10023
American Musical and Dramatic Academy campus, New York, NY
American Musical and Dramatic Academy campus, New York, NY. Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
A
83/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
B
62/100

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

1,511
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
25%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$26,975
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,168
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,250
Median debt at graduation
71.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 57% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 25th percentile among certificate-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 Musical and Dramatic 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
Dance$15,881$34,107-15%#49 of 58#51$27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$17,410$32,008-20%#236 of 255#245$27,000

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 American Musical and Dramatic Academy Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,457,669
  • Avg rent near campus: $5,049/mo — vs ~$1,244/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10019 (3.1% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where American Musical and Dramatic Academy Ranks

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

🥇
Musical Theatre
of 6 schools
🥇
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
of 3 schools
🥇
Dance, Other
of 1 schools
🥈
Acting
of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $45,260 $45,260
Room $11,200
Board $4,300
Total Cost (On-Campus) $65,760 $65,760

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
39%
Receive Pell Grants
72%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,511
Total Students
72%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Hispanic 19%
Black 17%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 45%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy has an acceptance rate of 25%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
Tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $45,260 for in-state students and $45,260 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy a good school?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a total enrollment of 1,511 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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