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American Musical and Dramatic Academy: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of American Musical and Dramatic Academy
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American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private arts, music and design school in New York, New York, with about 1,400 undergraduates. It admitted 24.5% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $46,928 a year before aid.

What American Musical and Dramatic Academy costs

American Musical and Dramatic Academy charges $46,928 a year in published tuition and fees, about $23,464 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $65,647 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $46,824 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into American Musical and Dramatic Academy

For fall 2024, American Musical and Dramatic Academy received 6,728 applications and admitted 1,647 students, and 451 enrolled as first-years.

What American Musical and Dramatic Academy students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Musical Theatre125
Acting87
Dance, Other28

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is American Musical and Dramatic Academy's acceptance rate? 24.5% for fall 2024: 1,647 of 6,728 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at American Musical and Dramatic Academy? $46,928 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to American Musical and Dramatic Academy? About 1,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at American Musical and Dramatic Academy? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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