American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
- 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Private-state tuition: $30,650
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
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 Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
57 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
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 Enrollment
251 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
251 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
148 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
9%
47%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
38%
23%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
30%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
College Completion Rate
65%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,300
$34,700
Tuition 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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
78%
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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