New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

39 W 19th Street Fl 2
New York, NY 10011
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  • 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 246 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • 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

School Overview

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
(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
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff

Student Body

The student population of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts has declined by 18% over five years.
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts diversity score of 0.72 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
246 students
1,129 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
246 students
528 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
601 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
246 students
519 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
19%
8%
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% Hispanic
n/a
23%
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% Black
21%
18%
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% White
5%
38%
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% Hawaiian
42%
2%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.72
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7736%
0.3333%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,300
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,251
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
90%
74%
This chart displays the percent admitted of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and the community college average percent admitted of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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

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 90%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
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: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New York County, NY private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,834 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York County, NY is 63%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New York County, NY is New York Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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