American Musical and Dramatic Academy
American Musical and Dramatic Academy at a Glance
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About American Musical and Dramatic Academy
According to Wikipedia, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private conservatory for the performing arts in New York City and Los Angeles, California. The conservatory offers both Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees and two-year certificates in professional performance. Programs are offered in acting, musical theatre, dance, and performing arts. It is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,580 | 24% | 83% | 61% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $49,274 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $26,826 |
| 30K - 48K | $28,938 |
| 48K - 75K | $45,834 |
| 75K - 110K | $54,096 |
| 110K+ | $63,366 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $36,602 a year, and 90% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,725 | 1,714 | 11 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is located at 211 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023.
How Safe is American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, American Musical and Dramatic Academy publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a violent crime rate of 0.14% and a property crime rate of 0.07%. New York has a violent crime rate of 0.69% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.42%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is American Musical and Dramatic Academy Known For?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Who Are American Musical and Dramatic Academy's Most Influential Alumni?
American Musical and Dramatic Academy's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Literature. Here are some of American Musical and Dramatic Academy's most famous alumni:
- Janelle Monáe
- An American singer.
- Jason Derulo
- An American singer and songwriter.
- Tyne Daly
- An American actress.
- McLean Stevenson
- An American actor .
- Paul Sorvino
- An American actor .
- Erik Estrada
- An American actor.
- Michelle Visage
- An American singer, radio DJ, TV host.
- Gretchen Mol
- An American actress and former model.
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson
- An American actor.
- Nicole Byer
- An American comedian and actress.
- Christopher Jackson
- An American actor.
- Lee Tergesen
- An American actor.
