American Musical and Dramatic Academy — acceptance rate 25%, tuition $45,260American 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.
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.
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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