Our graduates are sharing their craft on screens and stages everywhere.
140 Years of Excellence
Our students become working actors and lifelong artists. With a foundation built on our distinctive training, Academy alumni have been nominated for an unparalleled 112 Oscars®, 359 Emmys®, and 102 Tonys®. Recent successes include starring roles in:
For over a century, AADA has set the standard in performing arts education. For those seeking a college degree, our Two-Year Conservatory Program provides immersive, in-depth training with active industry professionals, equipping students with the latest techniques and practices. For those seeking a shorter, intensive non-degree experience, our Summer Programs offer the same high-quality instruction in a format tailored to specific interests and schedules. No matter which path they choose, students will join a supportive community and build connections that last a lifetime.
Academy graduates excel across film, television, and theatre with an adaptable toolbox of skills, ensuring they are able to evolve and thrive as professional artists.
Students refine their craft in a hands-on environment, building confidence, communication, collaboration, and adaptability—essential skills for any life or career pursuit.
Recognized and respected within the professional world, Academy-trained graduates cultivate new job opportunities from an unsurpassed global network of fellow alumni.
COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE HEART OF IT ALL
Immersive Community Living
The Academy House is our restored loft-style student housing, located just next door to campus. With spacious, fully furnished suites and a supportive community, students enjoy an immersive New York City experience while being close to their classes and training.
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Understanding Your Options
Over 90% of our admitted students receive financial assistance, and we strive to help families find the resources they need to support their student’s education.
What we provide:
Our financial aid advisors are also here to guide you toward additional resources, including federal and state grants, loans and scholarships.
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years of excellence in actor training
of students receive financial assistance
countries represented by current students
staff-to-student ratio
Broadway theatres are just 10 blocks away from campus
costume and prop pieces in our collection
unique campus learning spaces, including dance studios, camera labs, blackbox classrooms, three complete theatres and more
major industry award nominations, including 112 Oscars®, 359 Emmys®, and 102 Tonys®
We know how important it is for parents to feel informed and confident. That’s why we provide a support system to ensure your student thrives academically, artistically, and personally.
Our faculty team supports each student's growth, with first-year coordinators guiding a smooth transition into Academy life.
Through Career Week, Industry Insight Masterclasses, and the Actors Society, students gain vital connections and career resources.
The campus is welcoming and inclusive, and enriched by a large international population.
Alumni come in to speak with students, sharing real-world advice and career insights.
Students enjoy a variety of outings, events, holidays, and celebrations.
Student clubs are formed based on interests, fostering growth through shared passions.
Students have access to fitness facilities, health resources, and on-site licensed counselors for mental wellness support.
Academy students describe our close-knit community in one word: family–where classmates, faculty, and alumni champion, collaborate, and enrich each other’s artistic growth.
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