American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

1336 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
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  • The American Academy of Dramatic Arts has been training professional actors for over one hundred and twenty years. The Academy trains actors for stage, film and television by means of a structured, professionally-oriented program that stresses self-discovery, self-discipline and individuality.

School Highlights

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles serves 251 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Top Rankings

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 216% over five years.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Arts & DesignAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPublic
Total Faculty57 staff308 staff
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Student Body

The student population of American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment251 students8,365 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio4:124:1
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# Full-Time Students251 students2,015 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		148 students140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
1%
12%
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% Hispanic
9%
47%
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% Black
10%
6%
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% White
38%
23%
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% Two or more races
7%
4%
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% Non Resident races
30%
2%
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% Unknown races
3%
6%
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Diversity Score0.740.70
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College Completion Rate
65%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,300$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $30,650 is more than the state average of $21,060. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$30,650$21,060
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$10,376
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$6,000
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Acceptance Rate78%89%
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The Academy offers a two-year professional training program, a third year advanced performance program (The Academy Company) and a six-week summer program, in both New York and Hollywood. The Academy stresses practical, professional training for stage, film and television. The program is highly structured, focusing on acting, voice and speech, and movement, with an emphasis on self-discipline, self-discovery and, above all, individuality. At each stage of development, students' classroom knowledge is tested through onstage performances. Students who excel may be invited to join the Academy Company. Participation in the Academy Company offers actors further performance opportunities, often in the presence of casting directors, agents and other industry professionals. The Academy's California home on 1336 North La Brea Avenue between Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards is in the heart of Los Angeles--the entertainment capital of the West Coast. The Los Angeles campus is built on what was formerly the Charlie Chaplin studio lot, and is a state of the art facility with classrooms, acting studios, a costume and props shop and a television studio. Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for the cost of attendance. Students and their families must demonstrate financial need. Financial aid packages may consist of a combination of grants, scholarships, campus employment, and loans. All packages are tailored to meet each student's need. The Academy participates in various federal and state financial aid programs and offers a choice of payment plans as well as scholarship. Complete details regarding financial aid are available through the Financial Aid Office.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is Los Angeles Film School (0.9 miles away).
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  • Los Angeles Film School
    Private for-profit
    5,151 students | 0.90 Mi6363 Sunset Blvd
    Hollywood, CA 90028
    (877) 952-3456     0.905,151
  • Los Angeles ORT College-Los Angeles Campus
    Private not-for-profit
    119 students | 2.60 Mi6435 Wilshire Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
    (323) 966-5444     2.60119
  • Los Angeles City College
    Public
    14,937 students | 3.00 Mi855 N Vermont Ave
    Los Angeles, CA 90029
    (323) 953-4000     3.0014,937
  • American Career College-Los Angeles
    Public
    1,567 students | 3.10 Mi4021 Rosewood Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90004
    (949) 783-4800     3.101,567
  • CBD College
    Private not-for-profit
    788 students | 3.20 Mi3699 Wilshire Blvd., Fourth Floor
    Los Angeles, CA 90010
    (213) 427-2200     3.20788
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 251 students
  • Private-state tuition: $30,650
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
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