# American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York

New York, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/american-academy-of-dramatic-arts-new-york

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is a private nonprofit two-year college in New York, NY with 187 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $56,942 per year ($52,662 for families earning under $30,000). 96% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $41,451 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 92% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 327 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 266 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $63,362 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $56,942 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $52,662 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $57,103 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $57,103 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $57,759 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $57,141 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 187 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 96% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,451 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 (FY2024) |

## What American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Required
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## FAQ

**What is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's acceptance rate?**

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York admits 92% of applicants.

**Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?**

In Fall 2023, 327 students applied to American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York and 266 were admitted; 105 enrolled.

**Does American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York consider legacy status?**

No. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York require an essay?**

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $63,362 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $56,942.

**What is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's graduation rate?**

96% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 188678. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology