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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - West
- 1336 N La Brea
- Los Angeles, CA 90028
- OPEID College Code: 02106900
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- General Phone: (323) 464-2777 x109
- President: Roger Croucher
- Website: WWW.AADA.ORG
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 212
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 149 | 248 | 397 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 54 (36%) | 70 (28%) | 124 (31%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 31 (57%) | 52 (74%) | 83 (67%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 29% | 8% | 50% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,400 | $3,500 | $4,500 | $2,500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 102 | 114 | 88 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $18,760 | $16,000 | $16,000 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,760 | $16,000 | $16,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $260 | $250 | $250 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,992 | $5,992 | $5,992 |
| Other Expenses | $2,254 | $2,254 | $2,254 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,324 | $2,254 | $2,324 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,020 | $16,250 | $16,250 |
| Out of State | $19,020 | $16,250 | $16,250 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,266 | $24,496 | $24,496 |
| Out of State | $27,266 | $24,496 | $24,496 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $21,344 | $18,574 | $18,574 |
| Out of State | $21,344 | $18,574 | $18,574 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Drama and Theatre Arts | 61 | 25 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 212 Undergraduate: 212
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 100 Female: 112
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 100 Female: 112
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 212 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 212 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 35 | 17% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.5% |
| Black | 12 | 6% |
| Asian | 4 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 8% |
| White | 126 | 59% |
| Unknown | 16 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 52 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 78 | 37% |
| Ages 22-24 | 55 | 26% |
| Ages 25-29 | 21 | 10% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 56 | 23 | 33 |
| Faculty Status | 31 | 2 | 29 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 28 | 1 | 27 |
| Primarily Instruction | 28 | 1 | 27 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,000 (1) | - (-) | $76,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $76,000 (1) | - (-) | $76,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,183 (1) | - (-) | $62,183 (1) |
| Instructor | $62,183 (1) | - (-) | $62,183 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 97% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 95% |
| Female | 98% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 86% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 96% |
| Unknown | 100% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
