American Academy Of Dramatic Arts
Location and Contact Information
120 Madison AveNew York, NY 10016
USA
Main Tel: (212) 686-9244
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Established in 1884, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is located in New York, New York. In 1974, the academy opened another campus in Pasadena, California, which shifted to Hollywood, California in 2001. Renowned architect Stanford White designed the New York campus’ landmark building, the Colony Club. The academy offers associate’s degrees in occupational studies along with certificates in the acting field. The academy signed an agreement with St. John’s University to allow its students transfer there to earn a bachelor’s degree in television and film studies.
Around 30% of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts’ student body is made up of international students. Some of the notable alumni of the college include Water Abel, American stage and film actor; Armand Assante, four-time Golden Globe nominated film actor; and Elizabeth Victoria Montgomery, American film and television actress.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High faculty salary.
- Selective admissions.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to American Academy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | New York, NY | 896 |
| 2 | Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA | 815 |
| 3 | Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL | 6,979 |
| 4 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minneapolis, MN | 741 |
| 5 | Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | 12,464 |
| 6 | Bard College | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | 2,158 |
| 7 | Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY | 1,715 |
| 8 | The New School | New York, NY | 9,825 |
| 9 | Emerson College | Boston, MA | 4,536 |
| 10 | Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | 9,120 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 102 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 199 in 2009-2010 (223 full-time equivalent).
About 40% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 60% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 89% of the student body.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 54% Women 50% All 51%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Acting
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