AMDA College of the Performing Arts

🎭 24.7% acceptance rate — places AMDA in top 6% of most selective US colleges.

📊 1,511 students with 100% full-time enrollment across Los Angeles and New York campuses.

🎓 Specialised performing arts degrees in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Dance.

🎪 New York campus ranked #109 on Niche's Hardest Colleges to Get Into list.

📍 Dual-campus model: Hollywood, LA and Upper West Side, Manhattan locations.

💼 Industry showcase performances connect graduates directly with casting directors and agents.

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at AMDA College of the Performing Arts is approximately USD 46,628.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at AMDA College of the Performing Arts for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) .

The employment rate at AMDA College of the Performing Arts is 89% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.

We do not have any courses from AMDA College of the Performing Arts that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

AMDA College of the Performing Arts offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• F-1 visa advising, I-20 issuance, and SEVIS compliance support through the International Student Services office

• Performance-based scholarships and financial aid available for eligible international students

• Academic and artistic mentoring from industry-professional faculty at the New York and Los Angeles campuses

• Housing placement assistance connecting students with approved housing options near campus

• Career development through industry showcases, audition coaching, and connections to the New York and LA entertainment industries

We have not been able to identify any rankings for AMDA College of the Performing Arts

Post-study work permit options at AMDA College of the Performing Arts in United States depend on your qualification level: all graduates can apply for a post-study work permit for 1 year; STEM graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation..

Note: Work must be in your field of study. Time spent working off campus while studying (i.e. pre-completion OPT) is deducted from this period. You must find work within 90 days

International students at AMDA College of the Performing Arts can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work full-time per week during breaks in the United States. No separate work permit or approvals are required if the work is on campus. International students may be able to work off-campus after completing their first year of studies, but this will require approval from the university and may reduce the length of their post-study work permit, unless the work is integral to their coursework.