American Musical and Dramatic Academy

www.amda.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,660

3.78% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$46,504

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

2.51%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

44.4%

5,130 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

1,399

100% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

64.1%

132 Graduates

About

American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at American Musical and Dramatic Academy were Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (213 degrees awarded).

In 2020, 722 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy. 70.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (270 degrees), 1.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (159 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $41,660, which is $27,260 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $41,660, which is $27,260 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $46,504.

In 2020, 98% of undergraduate students attending American Musical and Dramatic Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,660

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was $41,660. The cost of tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $27,260 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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

Average Net Price

$46,504

2020 Value

6.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 American Musical and Dramatic Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $46,504. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of American Musical and Dramatic Academy grew by 6.15%.

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

$14,050

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was of $14,050 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 4.07% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% 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

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.01% with respect to 2019, when 99% 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.

2.51%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 2.51%, which represents 17 out of the 677 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 5,130 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 33.7% annual decline. Out of those 5,130 applicants, 2,278 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,399 students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy has an overall enrollment yield of 18.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,278

Accepted Out of 5,130

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Musical and Dramatic Academy was 44.4% (2,278 admissions from 5,130 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 30.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −33.7%, while admissions declined by −4.37%.

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

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a total enrollment of 1,399 students. The full-time enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 1,399 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 36.9% White, 23.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Black or African American, 9.29% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, 0.214% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.9%) and Black or African American Female (10.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Female (50%), followed by Black or African American Female (25%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,399 students. The full-time enrollment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 1,399 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 68.5% 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

65%

2020 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), American Musical and Dramatic Academy had a retention rate lower 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

White
516
Hispanic or Latino
327
Black or African American
259

The enrolled student population at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 36.9% White, 23.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Black or African American, 9.29% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, 0.214% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% 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, 34 students (2.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 302 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 (270 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (159 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (213 degrees awarded), followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (722 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 (84,155 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,043 people), Other managers (67,929 people), Other designers (64,319 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,367 people).

The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (722 degrees awarded).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Credit analysts, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (722 degrees awarded).

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 (162,203 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (113,609 people), Specialized design services (60,617 people), Computer Systems Design (58,045 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (48,772 people).

The most specialized majors at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (722 degrees awarded).

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.

Most Common

Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft
213 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft with 213 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

210

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

512

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 210 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, which is 0.41 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (512).

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 2020, 210 degrees were awarded to men at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft, which is 0.41 times less than the 512 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 512 degrees were awarded to women at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft, which is 2.44 times more than the 210 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 59% 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, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 6.82% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
270 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
159 degrees awarded
Black or African American
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white (270 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (159 degrees).

2.08% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
193 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
114 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
82 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is white female (193 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (114 degrees).

Operations

American Musical and Dramatic Academy has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $476k (NaNk%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, American Musical and Dramatic Academy had a total salary expenditure of $83.3M. American Musical and Dramatic Academy employs 126 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are Male Instructors (81), Female Instructors(45), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are: Management, with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 44 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.73M - Federal
$779k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, American Musical and Dramatic Academy received $3.73M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $779k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$35.2M

2020 Salaries

6.85%

growth from 2019

In 2020, American Musical and Dramatic Academy paid a median of $35.2M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($83.3M) and a 6.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.6% growth from 2018 and a 12.8% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.8M

Instructional Salaries

126

Number of Employees

In 2020, American Musical and Dramatic Academy paid a total of $10.8M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

126 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy were Instructor with 126 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy were Management with 50 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Musical and Dramatic Academy was Male Instructor with 81 employees, and Female Instructor with 45 employees.

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