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American Academy Of Dramatic Arts

Overview of American Academy Of Dramatic Arts

American Academy is located in New York, NY (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by American Academy is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. American Academy is known for its programs in drama and performing arts.

American Academy Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. American Academy admitted just 50% of applicants in 2007. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

American Academy had 228 enrolled students in 2007.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide a broad and practical education to all persons interested in pursuing an acting career."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting American Academy

American Academy Of Dramatic Arts
120 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016
General Phone: (212) 686-9244
http://www.aada.org

American Academy Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Drama And Performing Arts95acting

Number of programs and degrees for American Academy in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree951

American Academy Student Body

In 2007, American Academy had a total enrollment of 228 students (228 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men37%
Women63%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White58%
Black6%
Hispanic6%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)27%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1934%
20-2142%
22-2416%
25-296%
30-341%

American Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %

American Academy Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

American Academy Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total59729950%15251%
Men24811848%5647%
Women34918152%9653%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required

American Academy Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,500
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,500
Books and supplies$ 850

Financial Aid:
American Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 746500)

American Academy Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track34

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$54,6874$67,698
All faculty totalcalendar year3$54,6874$67,698

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

American Academy Degree Programs (2007)

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting

American Academy Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets American Academy Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%American Academy % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%American Academy Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%American Academy Salaries of full-time faculty
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%American Academy Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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