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American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,407
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 22%
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in New York, New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 22%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, 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 7-to-1, American Musical and Dramatic Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

22.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,960

Cost of attendance at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,960

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy received on average $15,981 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.

$15,981
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 186 45% $5,314 $988,483
Other Federal Grant 408 98% $4,943 $2,016,597
State Grant/Scholarships 9 2% $8,045 $72,408
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 416 100% $10,959 $4,558,958
Total Grant & Scholarships 416 100% $15,981 $6,647,963

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American Musical and Dramatic Academy students who enrolled in 2015 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 Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 71.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.4%.

71.3%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • African American 77.9% 53 students
  • white 74.2% 170 students
  • unknown 65.5% 19 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 67.9% 93 students
  • International Students 73.1% 19 students
  • Mixed Race 61.7% 29 students

Educational Offerings

American Musical and Dramatic Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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