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New York Film Academy

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 60%

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

One of the notable aspects of New York Film Academy is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

New York Film 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 5-to-1, New York Film Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at New York Film Academy suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,090

Cost of attendance at New York Film Academy in 2022 for students from California.

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

California's average $6,749
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,090

Cost of attendance at New York Film 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 For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at New York Film Academy received on average $13,116 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.

$13,116
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 59 31% $5,818 $343,250
Other Federal Grant 62 33% $9,121 $565,489
State Grant/Scholarships 5 3% $4,207 $21,035
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 144 76% $9,043 $1,302,175
Total Grant & Scholarships 144 76% $13,116 $1,888,699

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New York Film 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 New York Film Academy students is 59.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.2%.

59.5%

  • asian 58.8% 40 students
  • African American 44.7% 17 students
  • white 67.9% 91 students
  • hispanic 46.1% 12 students

Service Offerings

New York Film Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New York Film Academy 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

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)