New York Film Academy

www.nyfa.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,384

3.46% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$43,006

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.58%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,261

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.3%

105 Graduates

About

New York Film Academy is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New York Film Academy were Cinematography & Film Production (134 degrees awarded), Acting (29 degrees), and Playwriting & Screenwriting (20 degrees).

In 2021, 608 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New York Film Academy. 51.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (57 degrees), 1.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New York Film Academy is $32,384, which is $17,884 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New York Film Academy is $32,384, which is $17,884 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 $43,006.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending New York Film Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,384

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New York Film Academy was $32,384. The cost of tuition at New York Film Academy is $17,884 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New York Film Academy (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$43,006

2021 Value

0.472%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New York Film Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,006. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New York Film Academy grew by 0.472%.

This chart compares the average net price of New York Film Academy (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

$19,800

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New York Film Academy was of $19,800 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New York Film Academy (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at New York Film Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 12.8% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New York Film Academy (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.

0.58%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New York Film Academy was 0.58%, which represents 2 out of the 345 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.

Enrollment

New York Film Academy had a total enrollment of 1,261 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New York Film Academy is 1,261 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at New York Film Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New York Film Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16.4% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.12% Black or African American, 3.17% Asian, 1.82% Two or More Races, 0.238% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New York Film Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (11.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (8.38%) and White Female (7.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (6.12%), followed by White Male (4.76%) and White Female (4.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New York Film Academy in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,261 students. The full-time enrollment at New York Film Academy is 1,261 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at New York Film Academy 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 New York Film Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

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 New York Film Academy was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), New York Film Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New York Film Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
207 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
152 enrolled students
Black or African American
115 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New York Film Academy is 16.4% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.12% Black or African American, 3.17% Asian, 1.82% Two or More Races, 0.238% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 89 students (7.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 22 more women than men received degrees from New York Film Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New York Film Academy is white (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at New York Film Academy is Cinematography & Film Production (134 degrees awarded), followed by Acting (29 degrees) and Playwriting & Screenwriting (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New York Film Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (595 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Communications (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New York Film Academy are Other managers (181,420 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (145,367 people), Graphic designers (103,609 people), Marketing managers (85,761 people), and Postsecondary teachers (83,614 people).

The most specialized majors at New York Film Academy in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (595 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Communications (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New York Film Academy are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, and Economists

The most specialized majors at New York Film Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (595 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Communications (3 degrees) (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 New York Film Academy are Elementary & secondary schools (319,998 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (232,263 people), Computer Systems Design (154,829 people), Advertising, public relations & related services (123,911 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (102,029 people).

The most specialized majors at New York Film Academy are Visual & Performing Arts (595 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Communications (3 degrees) (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 New York Film Academy.

Most Common (2021)

Cinematography & Film Production
106 degrees awarded
Acting
81 degrees awarded
Playwriting & Screenwriting
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at New York Film Academy was Cinematography & Film Production with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at New York Film Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

293

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

315

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 293 degrees were awarded to men at New York Film Academy, which is 0.93 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (315).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New York Film Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 164 degrees were awarded to men at New York Film Academy in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 1.09 times more than the 151 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 151 degrees were awarded to men at New York Film Academy in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.921 times less than the 164 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from New York Film Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (70%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New York Film Academy is Female and Asian (70% 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
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New York Film Academy is white (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

20.6% of degree recipients (125 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
26 degrees awarded
White Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New York Film Academy is white male (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (26 degrees).

Operations

New York Film Academy employs 132 Instructors. Most academics at New York Film Academy are Male Instructor (79), and Female Instructor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York Film Academy are: Management, with 77 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 60 employees, and Sales and related with 32 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$29.7M

2021 Salaries

21.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, New York Film Academy paid a median of $29.7M in salaries, a 21.6% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$9.21M

Instructional Salaries

132

Number of Employees

In 2021, New York Film Academy paid a total of $9.21M to 132 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% 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

132 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New York Film Academy was Instructor with 132 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New York Film Academy were Management with 77 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 60 employees, and Sales and related with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New York Film Academy was Male Instructor with 79 employees, and Female Instructor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New York Film Academy.