American Academy Of Dramatic Arts-West
Location and Contact Information
1336 N La BreaLos Angeles, CA 90028
USA
Main Tel: 3230000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts-West, located in Los Angeles, California, has another campus in New York. The academy, whose name is abbreviated as AADA, was founded in 1884. The acting school in Los Angeles was started in 1974. AADA offers an enhanced professional training program in acting and performances. Certificate courses, associate’s degrees in arts and bachelor’s degrees are offered in various aspects of acting, vocal production, stage dialects, make-up, camera technique and theater history.
AADA’s campus in Los Angeles has state-of-the-art classrooms, costumes and props shop, acting studios and television studios. The academy also has a 150-seat, well equipped theater. Financial aid is provided to needy students at AADA. Grants, merit scholarships and need-based awards are available for students. Among the notable alumni of AADA are actors Grace Kelly, Danny DeVito, Kirk Douglas and Adam Scott.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
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 | Dean College | Franklin, MA | 1,341 |
| 2 | Millikin University | Decatur, IL | 2,344 |
| 3 | Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | 1,058 |
| 4 | Mary Baldwin College | Staunton, VA | 1,738 |
| 5 | The Juilliard School | New York, NY | 1,078 |
| 6 | Stephens College | Columbia, MO | 1,147 |
| 7 | College of Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | 622 |
| 8 | University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | 2,742 |
| 9 | Hanover College | Hanover, IN | 926 |
| 10 | The University of the Arts | Philadelphia, PA | 2,401 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 2-4 year degree | 67 | 1 |
| Associate | 19 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 162 in 2009-2010 (192 full-time equivalent).
About 57% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 43% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 86% of the student body.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 53% Women 57% All 55%
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
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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