KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,234

3.43% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,455

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

51.9%

79 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

117

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

89.7%

26 Graduates

About

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts were Acting (22 degrees awarded), Cinematography & Film Production (16 degrees), and Musical Theatre (9 degrees).

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts. 40.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (22 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $16,234, which is $1,734 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $16,234, which is $1,734 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,455.

In 2021, 65% of undergraduate students attending KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,234

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was $16,234. The cost of tuition at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is $1,734 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,455

2021 Value

19.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,455. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts grew by 19.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,435

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was of $8,435 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

This chart compares the average student costs at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 27.5% with respect to 2020, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was 4%, which represents 3 out of the 75 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts received 79 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 79 applicants, 41 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 51.9% acceptance rate.

There were 117 students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in 2021.

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 75.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

51.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 79

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was 51.9% (41 admissions from 79 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants stayed by 0%, while admissions declined by −26.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts had a total enrollment of 117 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is 117 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.9% Black or African American, 27.4% White, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.855% Asian, and 0.855% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (26.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.4%) and White Male (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 117 students. The full-time enrollment at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is 117 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
56 enrolled students
White
32 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is 47.9% Black or African American, 27.4% White, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.855% Asian, and 0.855% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 9 fewer women than men received degrees from KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is white (22 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is Acting (22 degrees awarded), followed by Cinematography & Film Production (16 degrees) and Musical Theatre (9 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Visual & Performing Arts (47 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts.

Most Common (2021)

Acting
22 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
16 degrees awarded
Musical Theatre
9 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was Acting with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts, which is 1.47 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (19).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 4.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in Acting, which is 0.833 times less than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 68% of students graduating from KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is white (22 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

4.26% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
11 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts is white male (11 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (11 degrees).

Operations

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are Male Instructor (1), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts are: Management, with 2 employees, Sales and related, with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.08M

2021 Salaries

5.45%

growth from 2020

In 2021, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts paid a median of $1.08M in salaries, a 5.45% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$80.4k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2016, KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts paid a total of $80.4k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.59% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts were Management with 2 employees, Sales and related with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts was Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts.