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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West

1336 N La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00746501
  • CFO: John Polsky
  • Fax: (323) 464-1521
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 188

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services

Special Learning Opportunities


    None Available

Website:

www.aada.org

Mission Statement

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts' mission is to provide a broad, practical and relevant education to all who are comitted to their development as actors and making acting their profession.

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Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Associates--Private Not-For-Profit
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Higher Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • - Very Small Two-Year

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Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Visual and Performing Arts

 CertificateAssociateMore Actions
Drama Degree5814
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West admissions office phone number is (323) 464-2777. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00 Fall 2010

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2010

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants156263419
Number Granted Admission (%)77 (49%)115 (44%)192 (46%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)37 (48%)54 (47%)91 (47%)

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 188

    • - Undergraduate: 188

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 81

    - Female: 96

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 81

    - Female: 96

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 177

    - Part-Time: 0

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 177

    - Part-Time: 0

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3820%
American Indian10.5%
Black137%
Asian32%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic2011%
White8847%
Unknown95%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Ages 18-194023%
Ages 20-216235%
Ages 22-245028%
Ages 25-292313%
Ages 30-3421%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 60%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students66%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male72%
Female62%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien73%
Black-
Asian50%
Hispanic100%
White68%
Unknown33%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Prepaid Tuition Plan

    - Allows students or their families to buy college tuition for future years at current prices.

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.aada.org

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$27,161$26,245$24,526
$0 - $30,000$31,843$24,039$22,116
$30,000 - $48,000$33,526$25,702$21,973
$48,001 - $75,000$33,993$32,502$21,987
$75,001 - $110,000$32,038$30,952$21,959

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$30,500$29,220$27,000
In-State Tuition and Fees$30,500$29,220$27,000
Out of State Tuition and Fees$30,500$29,220$27,000
Books and Supplies$570$275$225

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,350$5,992$5,992
Other Expenses$6,340$2,254$2,254
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,300$2,254$2,324

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$31,070$29,495$27,225
In-State$31,070$29,495$27,225
Out of State$31,070$29,495$27,225
Off Campus
In-District$47,760$37,741$35,471
In-State$47,760$37,741$35,471
Out of State$47,760$37,741$35,471
Off Campus with Family
In-District$37,370$31,819$29,549
In-State$37,370$31,819$29,549
Out of State$37,370$31,819$29,549

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West financial aid office phone number is (323) 464-2777. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid6066%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid5560%$10,042
All Federal Grants2325%$4,788
Pell Grants2325%$4,788
State/Local Grants & Scholarships44%$7,669
Institutional Grants & Scholarships5560%$7,482
All Student Loans3437%$7,926
Federal Student Loans3134%$6,958
Other Student Loans33%$17,922

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)11.1%6.1%11.3%
Number in Default18620
Number in Repayment16197176

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Burglary--3

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees632637
Faculty Status41932
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service41932
Primarily Instruction40832
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial99-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1385
Clerical And Secretarial651
Skilled Crafts624
Service and/or Maintenance11-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,998 (9)$39,738 (2)$68,358 (7)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$50,726 (9)$32,513 (2)$55,930 (7)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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