New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

www.nycda.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,350

4.28% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$35,347

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.855%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

89.8%

332 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

246

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

77.4%

82 Graduates

About

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts were Acting (102 degrees awarded) and Musical Theatre (41 degrees).

In 2021, 143 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (65 degrees), 1.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is $35,350, which is $20,850 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is $35,350, which is $20,850 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 $35,347.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,350

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts was $35,350. The cost of tuition at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is $20,850 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,347

2021 Value

4.69%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,347. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts grew by 4.69%.

This chart compares the average net price of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (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

$16,400

Room and Board

$250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts was of $16,400 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 11.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (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.

0.855%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts was 0.855%, which represents 1 out of the 117 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

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts received 332 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 36.6% annual growth. Out of those 332 applicants, 298 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.8% acceptance rate.

There were 246 students enrolled at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2021.

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 34.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

298

Accepted Out of 332

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts was 89.8% (298 admissions from 332 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 95.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 36.6%, while admissions grew by 27.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts had a total enrollment of 246 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is 246 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.6% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Black or African American, 6.5% Two or More Races, 1.22% Asian, and 0.813% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.8%), followed by White Male (15.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 246 students. The full-time enrollment at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is 246 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts 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 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

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 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
95 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
55 enrolled students
Black or African American
43 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is 38.6% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Black or African American, 6.5% Two or More Races, 1.22% Asian, and 0.813% 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, 5 students (2.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 23 more women than men received degrees from New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is white (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is Acting (102 degrees awarded), followed by Musical Theatre (41 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (143 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 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts 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 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (143 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 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (143 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 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts 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 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (143 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 New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.

Most Common (2021)

Acting
102 degree-majors awarded
Musical Theatre
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts was Acting with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 60 degrees were awarded to men at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, which is 0.723 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (83).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in Acting, which is 0.889 times less than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in Acting, which is 1.13 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 75% of students graduating from New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is Male and Asian (100% 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, 3.66% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is white (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

3.5% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
38 degrees awarded
White Male
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is white female (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (27 degrees).

Operations

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts employs 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts are Male No academic rank (2), and Female No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts are: Management, with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.92M

2021 Salaries

6.81%

growth from 2020

In 2021, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts paid a median of $3.92M in salaries, a 6.81% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$207k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts paid a total of $207k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts was No academic rank with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts were Management with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees, and Sales and related with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts was Male No academic rank with 2 employees, and Female No academic rank with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.