Location
New York City, New York, USA
Type
University
Population
7,936,530
Students
1,500
International %
15
Campuses
Description
For 60 years, AMDA has launched some of the most successful careers in theater, film, and television. With campuses in New York City and Hollywood, the college offers unparalleled performing arts training in the center of the industry.
Ranking
Playbill 2024
#4 Most Represented College on Broadway
Niche.com, 2025
Top 10 Best Colleges for Performing Arts
Undergraduate Program
Graduate Program
Cost per year, $
Total
61,060
Fees
300
Dining
4,300
Housing
11,200
Tuition
45,260
Min Grades (GPA)
Direct
Min Grades (GPA):
GPA, 4.0 scale
2
GPA, 5.0 scale
2.5
Min Grades (English exams):
act
20
pte
50
SAT
Reading & Writing
550
ITEP
3.5
IELTS (Academic)
6
Duolingo
95
ibEnglish
English A HL — 5
toeflInternetBased
70
Cambridge Certificate
B2
Degrees
AMDA Hollywood Campus
AMDA New York City Campus
BFA Acting
BFA Acting (Online)
BFA Dance
BFA Film & Television Arts
BFA Music Theatre
BFA Music Theatre (Online)
BFA Performing Arts
BFA Vocal Performance
Performance Studies, BA
AOS Acting
AOS Acting for Camera
AOS Dance Theatre
AOS Musical Theatre