- The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a private drama school in New York City. It was originally conceived for the purpose of training actors for film and television acting and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre to offer associate degrees.
School Highlights
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts serves 251 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Acceptance Rate: 43%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's Colleges
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
1980
Total Faculty
15 staff
43 staff
Student Body
The student population of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
251 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
251 students
528 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
251 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
251 students
511 students
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
25%
23%
% Black
22%
19%
% White
28%
37%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
13%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,300
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
43%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?
The acceptance rate of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is 43%, which is lower than the state average of 80%. New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts's ranking?
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is Taylor Business Institute (New York) (0.3 miles away)
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(212) 924-5900
New York, NY 10001
(212) 924-5900
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New York, NY 10001
(212) 217-7999
New York, NY 10001
(212) 217-7999
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Private for-profit
434 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10011
(888) 438-3808
New York, NY 10011
(888) 438-3808
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Private not-for-profit
120 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-9244
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-9244
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