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American Musical and Dramatic Academy Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 72%

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 Musical and Dramatic Academy are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic 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 Musical and Dramatic Academy students
Race Percent of Students
White
41%
Black
14%
Hispanic
24%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
8%
International
5%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 40%

There are 158% more female students than male students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for American Musical and Dramatic Academy students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
28%
Women
72%
Enrollment by gender for American Musical and Dramatic Academy students
Gender Number of Students
Men
406
Women
1,046

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 94%

American Musical and Dramatic Academy draws 6 percent of students from New York, 80 percent from other states, and 14 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 Musical and Dramatic Academy students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
6%
Out of State
80%
Foreign
14%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$69,550 per year

39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,452
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 4.8%
Part-time undergraduates 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188854.

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