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American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York admits nearly everyone — 92% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York sits in New York proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 27.8% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Faculty pay averages $78,540 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 92% who got into American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York received 327 applications and admitted 266 (81.3%), with 105 enrolling.
How American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York compares
| American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,650 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $27,019 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's median earnings are $27,019 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $40,650 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York lists tuition at $40,650 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $40,650 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 187 undergraduates, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York?
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York doesn't look at test scores; its 92% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's acceptance rate?
81.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 266 admitted from 327 applicants.
How much does American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York cost?
At American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York, published tuition is $40,650 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's ceiling, not a quote.
What do American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $27,019 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in New York
- Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz — 87.4% admitted
- Metropolitan College of New York — 90% admitted
- Culinary Institute of America — 91.1% admitted
- CUNY Medgar Evers College — 86.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.