- The Digital Film Academy is a for-profit art and design college in Manhattan, New York and Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded in 2001.
School Highlights
Digital Film Academy served 136 students (97% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was more than the state average of 62%.
School Overview
Digital Film Academy
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
2001
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
136 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
132 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
4 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
132 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
12%
n/a
% Asian
24%
8%
% Hispanic
1%
23%
% Black
25%
18%
% White
5%
38%
% Hawaiian
24%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,251
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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