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American Musical and Dramatic Academy SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate24.4%

Test-optional does not mean scores are irrelevant at AMDA, especially with a 24.4% acceptance rate. If you choose to submit SAT or ACT results, use the school’s middle score range as your baseline and aim for the upper half to make your academic profile more competitive.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy facts and stats

Quick Facts

American Musical and Dramatic Academy is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,438 students. AMDA has a freshman retention rate of 83%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 52%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1.

Location

New York, NY

Undergrad Enrollment1,438

Freshman Retention83%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio5:1

Graduation Rate52%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key American Musical and Dramatic Academy application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to AMDA, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Make your last fall retake the one that will report scores before AMDA’s application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

AMDA is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $46,928 before grants, scholarships, work-study, or loans that may reduce your net cost.

Tuition and Fees$46,928

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

AMDA’s full cost of attendance includes $46,928 in tuition and fees plus housing, meals, books, and personal expenses. The amount students actually pay can vary based on financial need, scholarships, and other aid. Families should compare the published price with any aid offer to understand their likely net cost.