School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Hollywood, CA). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

1336 N La Brea
Hollywood, CA 90028
Main Phone: (323) 464-2777
Web Site: www.aada.org

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 177 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 23 male students and 29 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.2% of the student body, while females made up 55.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (6)%, Hispanic (12)%, Asian (5)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Certificate, 2-4 years

Degree Programs

Performing And Visual Arts

• Drama And Theater Arts

School Accreditation

American Academy Of Dramatic Arts-West reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

American Academy Of Dramatic Arts-West is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WASCJC).

Special Student Services

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.
• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.