American Academy Of Dramatic Arts-West

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

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts.
• Selective admissions.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 212 in 2007-2008 (235 full-time equivalent).

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Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: American Academy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Admissions (2008-2009)