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American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 156
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Los Angeles, California, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 69%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,230

Cost of attendance at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,230

Cost of attendance at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received on average $15,142 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,142
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 13 52% $4,717 $61,319
Other Federal Grant 13 52% $7,085 $92,104
State Grant/Scholarships 3 12% $9,084 $27,252
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 24 96% $10,169 $244,059
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 96% $15,142 $363,415

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles students is 63.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.0%.

63.6%

  • African American 62.5% 5 students
  • white 77.4% 24 students
  • hispanic 58.3% 7 students
  • International Students 71.4% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)