American Musical and Dramatic Academy: Review & Facts

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American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,480 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1964 and is one of the 60 colleges located in New York City, New York.

AMDA is ranked among Top Lesbian and Gay Friendly Colleges in the United States.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are available at American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Majors
Offered

6

AMDA implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 6 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theater and Drama, Music, Film and Acting, and Dance and Ballet. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The rate of student retention at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is fair at 74% (close to New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

74%

Fair

The graduation rate at AMDA is average: 64%. Roughly 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is great - 5:1. Read more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - $44,000 per year. The additional fees at American Musical and Dramatic Academy beyond tuition are roughly $300; this totals $44,300 per year.

Read the details about American Musical and Dramatic Academy 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

26%

As reported in recent data, 8,158 applications were submitted and 2,109 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to American Musical and Dramatic Academy and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (212) 787-5300 or check American Musical and Dramatic Academy Website.

Opportunities and Services

American Musical and Dramatic Academy provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,500 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- approximately $10,600 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, AMDA appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy Location and Address

Postal Address:
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
211 West 61st Street
New York City, New York
10023, USA