National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts: Review & Facts

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National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is a private not-for-profit school with 20 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1975 and is one of the 20 schools and colleges located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Academic Offerings

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
1
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers the only major, Other Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. Read the details about Curriculum offered at this college and see the program Rating.

It is worthwhile 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 typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts student retention rate is very low at 33% (way below District of Columbia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
33%
Bad
The graduation rate at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is outstanding - 100%.

Student to faculty ratio at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is great, 5:1.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, about $10,900 annually.

Read the details about National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts 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
100%
According to recent data, 1 applications were submitted and 1 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (202) 333-2202.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Currently there is no on-campus housing at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts.

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

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Location and Address

Postal Address:
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
1556 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia
20007, USA
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