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 280 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is one of 51 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
- The nearest community college to American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles is Los Angeles Film School (0.9 miles away).
Top Placements
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 21 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 280 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 280 students | 1,613 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | - |
| % Asian | 2% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 13% | 37% |
| % Black | 11% | 7% |
| % White | 44% | 32% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 21% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 61% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,300 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Los Angeles Film SchoolPublic2,284 students | 0.90 Mi6363 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(877)952-3456 0.902,284 - CBD CollegePrivate, non-profit411 students | 1.90 Mi3699 Wilshire Blvd., Fourth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323)937-7772 1.90411 - ICDC CollegePublic2,811 students | 2.00 Mi6812 Pacific Blvd.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(310)482-6996 2.002,811 - 306 students | 2.60 Mi6435 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323)966-5444 2.60306 - Los Angeles City CollegePublic18,756 students | 3.00 Mi855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323)953-4000 3.0018,756
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