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American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 70%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York students
Race	Percent of Students
White	41%
Black	14%
Hispanic	7%
Asian	1%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4%
International	28%
Race Unknown	5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 41%

There are 153% more female students than male students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	28%
Women	72%

Enrollment by gender for American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	53
Women	134

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 91%

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York draws 9 percent of students from New York, 52 percent from other states, and 39 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	9%
Out of State	52%
Foreign	39%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$72,405 per year

27% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

187

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	8.8%
Part-time undergraduates	0%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188678.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026