American Musical and Dramatic Academy

www.amda.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$42,660

2.4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$44,797

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.606%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

22.1%

9,727 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,666

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.3%

134 Graduates

About

American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American Musical and Dramatic Academy were Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (248 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 481 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy. 75.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (165 degrees), 1.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $42,660, which is $28,160 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $42,660, which is $28,160 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $44,797.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending American Musical and Dramatic Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$42,660

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was $42,660. The cost of tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $28,160 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$44,797

2021 Value

3.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American Musical and Dramatic Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $44,797. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American Musical and Dramatic Academy grew by 3.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,290

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was of $14,290 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.71% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.606%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 0.606%, which represents 4 out of the 660 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

American Musical and Dramatic Academy received 9,727 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 89.6% annual growth. Out of those 9,727 applicants, 2,146 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 22.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,666 students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2021.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy has an overall enrollment yield of 20.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

22.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,146

Accepted Out of 9,727

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 22.1% (2,146 admissions from 9,727 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 44.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 89.6%, while admissions declined by −5.79%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

American Musical and Dramatic Academy had a total enrollment of 1,666 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 1,666 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.3% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Black or African American, 7.98% Two or More Races, 1.68% Asian, 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.6%) and Black or African American Female (11.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Female (40%), followed by Black or African American Female (20%) and Two or More Races Male (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,666 students. The full-time enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 1,666 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), American Musical and Dramatic Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
604 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
372 enrolled students
Black or African American
285 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 36.3% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Black or African American, 7.98% Two or More Races, 1.68% Asian, 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 47 students (2.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 243 more women than men received degrees from American Musical and Dramatic Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white (165 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (248 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (481 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (481 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (481 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (481 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft

Most Common (2020)

438 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft with 438 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

119

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

362

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 119 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, which is 0.329 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (362).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 119 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft, which is 0.329 times less than the 362 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 362 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft, which is 3.04 times more than the 119 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from American Musical and Dramatic Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.72% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
165 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white (165 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

2.49% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
80 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white female (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (80 degrees).

Operations

American Musical and Dramatic Academy employs 137 Instructors. Most academics at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Male Instructor (87), and Female Instructor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are: Management, with 54 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$34.1M

2021 Salaries

3.09%

decline from 2020

In 2021, American Musical and Dramatic Academy paid a median of $34.1M in salaries, a 3.09% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.48M

Instructional Salaries

137

Number of Employees

In 2021, American Musical and Dramatic Academy paid a total of $9.48M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

137 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was Instructor with 137 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy were Management with 54 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was Male Instructor with 87 employees, and Female Instructor with 50 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Musical and Dramatic Academy.