AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS – AADA

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
120 Madison Ave, New York, New York 10016
Phone: (212) 686-9244
Website: www.aada.org

About Academy:
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts has been training professional actors for over one hundred and twenty years. The Academy trains actors for stage, film and television by means of a structured, professionally-oriented program that stresses self-discovery, self-discipline and individuality.

Academy training is, above all, practical. At each stage of development students are challenged to put what has been studied in classrooms to the test in performance. The soundness of this approach is reflected in the achievements of Academy alumni – a diverse body of professionals who have distinguished themselves throughout the entertainment world. To date, Academy alumni have received nominations for 72 Oscars®, 233 Emmys® and 83 Tonys®. With one campus in New York and another in Los Angeles, the Academy is the only degree-granting conservatory for actors located in America’s two dynamic centers for the acting profession.

Type: 2-year, Private not-for-profit

Awards offered: Associate’s degree

Student population(2007): 228 (all undergraduate)

Financial Aid: http://www.aada.org/html/admission/financial.html
Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for the cost of attendance. Students and their families must demonstrate financial need. Financial aid packages may consist of a combination of grants, scholarships, campus employment, and loans. All packages are tailored to meet each student’s need. The Academy participates in various federal and state financial aid programs and offers a choice of payment plans as well as scholarships. Complete details regarding financial aid are available through the Financial Aid Office.

Total Expenses(2007-2008):
Off Campus $28,850
Off Campus with Family $21,450

Admissions: http://www.aada.org/html/admission/index.html

Scholarships: http://www.aada.org/html/admission/scholarships.html