New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA) was a private drama school in New York City. It was originally conceived for the purpose of training actors for film and television acting and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) to offer associate degrees.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 43%
- Average net price: $48,620
- Undergraduate enrollment: 311
- Graduation rate (150%): 73%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 73%
- Student to faculty ratio: 18:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $26,921
- Median earnings (6 years): $21,341
- Control: Private for-profit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: New York, NY
Majors and programs
The most common programs at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts include Acting, Musical Theatre, Film.
- Acting (93 associate)
- Musical Theatre (31 associate)
- Film (29 associate)
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's.
Cost
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $38,647 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $38,647
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $37,809
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $39,220
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $41,617
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $41,046
- In-state tuition and fees: $37,450
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $37,450
- Books and supplies: $300
- On-campus room and board: $17,200
- Off-campus room and board: $19,500
- Off-campus with family: $10,620
- Typical cost of attendance: $54,950
- Sticker vs net gap: 12%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 45%
- Federal loan recipients: 75%
- Average institutional grant: $11,887
- Average federal loan: $6,667
- Median debt at graduation: $12,000
Admissions
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts admits 43% of applicants. Of students admitted, 43% enrolled.
- Applications: 575
- Admitted: 246
- Enrolled: 107
- Yield (first-choice signal): 43%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 311
- Women: 58%
- Commuter share (estimated): 40%
- Graduation rate: 73%
- Come back after freshman year: 83%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 9%
- Student to faculty: 18:1
- On-campus housing capacity: 187
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Not available
Common questions
What is the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts acceptance rate? New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts admits 43% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $38,647 a year after aid. Average net price is $48,620.
What majors does New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts offer? Popular programs include Acting, Musical Theatre, Film.
What is the average salary after New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,921 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 73% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 73%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts official site: see the campus website.