American Musical and Dramatic Academy
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) is a private conservatory for the performing arts in New York City and Los Angeles, California. The conservatory offers master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certificates in professional performance. AMDA is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 24%
- Average net price: $41,416
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,714
- Graduation rate (150%): 52%
- Graduation rate (200%): 68%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 59%
- Student to faculty ratio: 5:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $26,975
- Median earnings (8 years): $23,876
- Median earnings (6 years): $21,168
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: New York, NY
Majors and programs
The most common programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy include Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, Other.
- Musical Theatre (125 bachelor's) · median earnings $32,008 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Acting (87 bachelor's) · median earnings $32,008 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Dance, Other (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $34,107 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Drama and Dramatics (1 bachelor's) · median earnings $32,008 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
American Musical and Dramatic Academy students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $25,066 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $25,066
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $26,795
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $44,219
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $50,833
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $57,747
- In-state tuition and fees: $46,928
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $46,928
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $19,100
- Off-campus room and board: $19,100
- Off-campus with family: $3,500
- Typical cost of attendance: $67,228
- Sticker vs net gap: 38%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 33%
- Federal loan recipients: 59%
- Average institutional grant: $14,335
- Average federal loan: $7,358
- Median debt at graduation: $15,250
Admissions
American Musical and Dramatic Academy admits 24% of applicants. Of students admitted, 27% enrolled.
- Applications: 6,728
- Admitted: 1,647
- Enrolled: 451
- Yield (first-choice signal): 27%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,714
- Women: 72%
- Commuter share (estimated): 28%
- Part-time undergraduates: 3%
- Age 25 and older: 4%
- Graduate students: 11
- Graduation rate: 52%
- Come back after freshman year: 83%
- First-generation: 25%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 31%
- Student to faculty: 5:1
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,227
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the American Musical and Dramatic Academy acceptance rate? American Musical and Dramatic Academy admits 24% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does American Musical and Dramatic Academy cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $25,066 a year after aid. Average net price is $41,416.
What majors does American Musical and Dramatic Academy offer? Popular programs include Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, Other, Drama and Dramatics.
What is the average salary after American Musical and Dramatic Academy? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,975 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 59% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 52%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. American Musical and Dramatic Academy official site: https://www.amda.edu.