About New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

Founded in , New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. is a college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 268 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 6 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate94%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,0% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 27 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.

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“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
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“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
50%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
50%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
100%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
50%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    2 Students rated on-campus housing 4.5 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    2 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    2 Students rated campus food 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    2 Students rated campus facilities 4.5 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    2 Students rated class size 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    2 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    2 Students rated local services 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    2 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?

3 Students rated New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

Katie

I adore this school so much and would love to attend In the near future. When I visited it was for a School visit and I immediately loved it, I was actually planning on attending but due to financial problems it’s been quite difficult. Anyways it’s an amazing school.

Tara

NYCDA is a fantastic option for pursuing a career in TV, film, or drama. It not only equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in a very competitive industry, but it also provides you with the networks and connections required to be successful.

Bree

This is my dream school and I'm currently doing everything I financially can to attend this school. The students are extremely talented. The professors know what they are doing and are well known for what they do. I'm excited to be enrolled In this school, I hope I get to attend!

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is 94%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Travel. Be on the move every waking second of your spare time. Life does not wait for an age or graduation., and In this country its pace is beyond calculation. Schooling can only educate you so far, its the world stage where the proof is made. Proof that one is alive, a man, a success. Sacrifices must be made, yet they wont seem so when the greater yeild. In short, continue to work harder than everyone else, and keep fearless. Keep going, your so young.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Thoses who fleece the sheep and fatten them for the butcher. Take everything with more than a grain of salt. Which isn't to say they don't know their craft, it's just their craft is to close ones eyes to their slight of hand while trying in ernest to expose all the industrys.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Unprepaired lambs awaiting the slaughter of life. Be a wolf.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The main differnece is the class size. They are small and the teacher is able to help every single student in class. Also we are divided into sections meaning the 18 people you have in your section, you have every single class together. Which helps us to bond and have the support we need.

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone who is not committed to it. This is a tough program but it is preparing us for what the acting life is really like and unless you do not have the drive or determination, this is not the place for you.

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Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

268

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

75%

Out-Of-State

8%

In-State

17%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

35%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
18%
% Hispanic/Latino
18%
% White or Caucasian
46%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts receive some sort of financial aid. 44% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,200

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$250

Books and Supplies

$19,548

Room and Board

50,998

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$32,651
$30 - $48K
$33,744
$48 - $75K
$36,623
$75 - $110K
$39,376
$110K & UP
$41,446

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