American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,480

2021 Average Net Price

$32,582

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.93%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

90.3%

452 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

434

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.6%

98 Graduates

About

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles were Acting (150 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 159 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles. 70.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (52 degrees), 2.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $36,480, which is $21,980 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $36,480, which is $21,980 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,582.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,480

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was $36,480. The cost of tuition at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is $21,980 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,582

2021 Value

22.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,582. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles grew by 22.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (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

$14,163

Room and Board

$570

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was of $14,163 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.29% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $570. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (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.

3.93%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 3.93%, which represents 7 out of the 178 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 Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles received 452 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.1% annual growth. Out of those 452 applicants, 408 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.3% acceptance rate.

There were 434 students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2021.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an overall enrollment yield of 37.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

408

Accepted Out of 452

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 90.3% (408 admissions from 452 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 89.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.1%, while admissions grew by 15.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 434 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 434 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.22% Black or African American, 6.45% Two or More Races, 0.922% Asian, and 0.922% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.2%), followed by White Female (19.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 434 students. The full-time enrollment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 434 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 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 Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
178 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
54 enrolled students
Black or African American
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is 41% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.22% Black or African American, 6.45% Two or More Races, 0.922% Asian, and 0.922% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 4 students (0.922%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 65 more women than men received degrees from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is white (52 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is Acting (150 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (159 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 Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (159 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Visual & Performing Arts (159 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Visual & Performing Arts (159 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.

Acting

Most Common (2021)

150 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was Acting with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

112

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles, which is 0.42 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (112).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in Acting, which is 0.429 times less than the 105 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded to men at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles in Acting, which is 2.33 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 72% of students graduating from American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is Male and White (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 4.08% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is white (52 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
34 degrees awarded
White Male
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is white female (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (18 degrees).

Operations

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an endowment valued at nearly $1.14M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 186k (16.2%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles had a total salary expenditure of 7.01M. American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles employs 14 Instructors. Most academics at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are Female Instructor (10), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are: Management, with 20 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 16 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Endowment

$1.14M

2021 Endowment

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has an endowment valued at about $1.14M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.5M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles (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 Two-Year: Arts & Design Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.08M

2021 Salaries

22.5%

decline from 2020

In 2021, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles paid a median of $3.08M in salaries, which represents 43.9% of their overall expenditure ($7.01M) and a 22.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles paid a total of $1.17M to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 19% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.74M (56.8%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles were Management with 20 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles was Female Instructor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.