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New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

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2 Year
NEW YORK, NY
Rating 4 out of 5 63 reviews

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The New York Conservatory is conducting a mixed model of online and in-person classes for fall 2020. Our safety protocols exceed the New York State guidelines for Higher Ed, and include the following: • Required daily health self-assessments • Mandatory face coverings • Limited class sizes • Single occupancy restrooms • Staggered class start times Read our full protocol list at nycda.edu. Learn More

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nycda.edu

39 W 19TH STREET FL2
NEW YORK, NY 10011

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The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a small, selective conservatory offering an individualized and collaborative learning experience to transform you from a student actor into an actor who works.

Our highly disciplined professional actor training programs are designed to give you the tools for a successful career as an actor in film, television and musical theater. All students graduate with the tools in hand to get work—including a professional reel and network of industry contacts.

Acting-focused 2- year degree programs in Film & TV Performance, New Media for Actors, and Musical Theater Performance enroll classes in September and January.

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Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

96%

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Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

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Net Price

$37,088 / year

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$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$15,301 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Student Faculty Ratio

13:1

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100%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 3 responses

75%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 4 responses

75%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 4 responses

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NEW! New Media for Actors

We prepare actors for the industry of today. Our newest program – New Media for Actors – is designed for actors who want to tell their own stories and produce their own content, executing their vision artistically with creative control throughout the entire process. New Media for Actors students do it all – they act, write, and direct--redefining the industry’s definition of a triple threat.

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Full-Time Enrollment

257 Undergrads

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Undergrads Over 25

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49%

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Freshmen Live On-Campus

75%

Day Care Services

33%

of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities. 3 responses

33%

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Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$30,400 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

75%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

89%

National

83%

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About to graduate from their 2 year Film and TV program and have learned so, so much. The teachers are all working professionals, second year is entirely on camera, we engage in mock auditions and self tapes, and finish fully prepared to enter the industry. The new administration is extremely supportive and communicative, and they are making leaps and bounds in creating healthy environments and supporting students mental health. I’ve had the best experience and would recommend it to anyone!

While of course, like any other schools, NYCDA has its flaws. However, I personally know the school works diligently to fix them and they are determined to create a better experience for every student, teacher and member of faculty. I truly believe that within just a few years NYCDA will be one of the best Film/TV schools to get into in the country. NYCDA understands when they make mistakes and they do their very best to correct them. I think we should all take pride in learning from our mistakes, rather than repeating them. NYCDA is on the way up!

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts has just undergone a radical change of leadership. Sara Buffamanti and Naima Warden are the new Artistic and Associate Artistic Directors. In the two months that they have been at the school, many things have changed. The mask policy has been lifted with guidelines still in place to ensure the safety and individual needs of all stakeholders. Faculty Advisors have been put into place for all students to assist with goal setting and to insure individualized student centered learning. Open Spaces are occurring regularly to encourage dialogue related to community, identity, equity, diversity and inclusion. Best teaching practices are being identified and shared through improved communications with faculty. New recruitment initiatives have been enacted to ensure that potential students are given an experience of the school before making an investment. Alumni work- in the industry, out of the industry, they work.

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