American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles: Review & Facts

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles is a very small two-year, private not-for-profit school with 220 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1974 and is one of the 41 schools located in Los Angeles, California.

Academic Offerings

At American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles you can get your associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
1
American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 1 major -- Acting. The most popular concentration is Film and Acting. Read the details about Curriculum offered at this college and see the program Rating.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles is high at 82% (above California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles is average - 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles is pretty good, 12:1. Read more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, around $37,600 per academic year. The additional fees at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $800; this comes to $38,400 per academic year.

Read the details about American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
90%
According to recent data, 182 applications were submitted and 164 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (323) 464-2777 or check American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$12,700
High
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is very high -- approximately $12,700 a year.

Based on the college crime data, American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles Location and Address

Postal Address:
American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
1336 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, California
90028, USA
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