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Mission Statement

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AMDA seeks to be both the school and the stage, where students are given the support and the freedom to find their voice and to design and create their own unique artistic vision. We want our students to develop the skills, confidence, imagination and power to contribute to their community as artists, entrepreneurs, visionaries, lifelong learners and conscientious citizens of the world. To achieve this, AMDA provides rigorous, performance based training and an industry focused education experience that inspires excellence and prepares artists with an appreciation for the universal power of transformation through art. Above all, we want to teach our students that commitment, passion, and joy are the hallmarks to a successful career.

Quick Facts

1,183 students

31% admitted

$29,960 tuition/year

  • 1,183 full time
  • N/A part time
  • 426 men full time
  • 757 women full time
  • 3,816 applied
  • 1,181 admitted
  • 494 enrolled
  • $29,960 out of state
  • $300 fees
  • $6,700 room & board
  • $900 books

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Institution Type: Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting: Large city
Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
1,183 Students
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Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Chris from Richmond, VA
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  • “AMDA is not for those who don't like to work hard! The program is rigorous and challenging, yet it can be enjoyable if you work hard and enjoy performing. The…”

  • Jun-12-2012 » Read More
  • Amy from Canada
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  • “The teachers at both campuses are fantastic, with very few exceptions. However, the administration is a mess and could use some work as far as communication between departments. …”

  • May-07-2012 » Read More
  • Tucker from Spring, TX
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  • “Life is great in Los Angeles when you are being taught by actual working professionals. That is the main bonus of AMDA is that you get specific and personalized experiences…”

  • May-31-2012 » Read More
  • Richard from Everett, WA
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  • “If you are ready to take a huge step to get you prepared for the entertainment business, then this is the school for you. You will have a full plate…”

  • Dec-29-2012 » Read More
  • Jamal from Baton Rouge, LA
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  • “this school seems like the place for me! every time i log onto a digital media site, another student is being featured in some sort of production. i am so…”

  • Mar-02-2012 » Read More
AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts
  • Located in New York, NY
  • Private not-for-profit
  • 1,183 students enrolled
  • 31% admitted
  • $29,960 annual cost to attend
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Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 4
  • Aviona from Seattle, WA
  • Jun-21-2011 I am a current student here

    New York is an amazing city. The teachers are engaging. You will enjoy the things they have to teach while spending your down time in the city.

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  • 5
  • Robyn from Yuma, AZ
  • Jun-21-2011 I am a current student here

    I have been lucky enough to experience both the Hollywood and New York campuses. The two cities both have countless opportunities for learning because you are in the center of everything. In New York you can walk to times square and get student rush tickets for a show which are very reasonably priced, the school even gives out free tickets on occasion. The New York dorms are two blocks from central park which is a great place to just escape and work on homework. The Los Angeles school is a block away from Hollywood Boulevard and the Pantages Theatre is right down the street. Theatre Row is also not far, it's a simple trip on the Metro or Bus Line. Being centrally located is a great advantage and a necessary asset for this career.

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  • Amanda from Bennington, VT
  • Jun-12-2011 I am a past student here

    I studied at the NY campus, which was extremely useful for this profession. I got to see a ton of Broadway shows, especially since AMDA always has free tickets to different theater shows.

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  • Simeon from Rock Hill, SC
  • Aug-20-2009 I am a current student here

    I am truly enjoying my time at AMDA the intensity of the program is what i need to learn as an artist. The atmosphere at the institution is great. You get to know the feeling of what true professionals deal with on a day to day basis. The city is AWESOME! Being in the heart of Manhattan is nothing short of amazing, you see your dreams right before your eyes each day.

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