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American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admission Requirements

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American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admission Overview

American Musical and Dramatic Academy admission requirements are very highly competitive. Last year American Musical and Dramatic Academy admitted 24.5% of applicants. American Musical and Dramatic Academy is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

American Musical and Dramatic Academy Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

24.5%

Admission Standards

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Admission difficulty for American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Acceptance Rate

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy acceptance rate is 24.5%. Last year, only 1,647 of 6,728 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in New York and the 87th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into American Musical and Dramatic Academy and can you get accepted?

American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.

27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

American Musical and Dramatic Academy GPA

American Musical and Dramatic Academy considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,432 1,781 6,728
Accepted 1,117 397 1,647
Acceptance Rate 25% 22% 24%
Enrolled 299 111 451
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 28% 27%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to American Musical and Dramatic Academy and what student information is used for admission decisions?

American Musical and Dramatic Academy application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to American Musical and Dramatic Academy is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit No
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

American Musical and Dramatic Academy is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 24.5% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Students applying to American Musical and Dramatic Academy often consider these colleges

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

GPA calculator: American Musical and Dramatic Academy GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026