New York Film Academy Rankings

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Ranking Category
#7181 of 14,131 In the World
#1926 of 2,597 In North America
#1836 of 2,496 In the United States
#163 of 249 In California
#2 of 2 In Burbank

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
100%
Avg. cost to attend
$51,622 /y
Aid receiving
93%
Undergraduates
849
Graduates
283
Male:Female Ratio
55:45
Control
Private
for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
www.nyfa.edu

New York Film Academy Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

New York Film Academy has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

11 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Admissions requirements

New York Film Academy has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Nonresident Alien 642 (57%)
White 135 (12%)
Hispanic 117 (10%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 115 (10%)
Black or African American 77 (7%)
Two or more races 23 (2%)
Asian 19 (2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 2 (0.2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 1 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend New York Film Academy is $51,622 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$51,622/year
Average aid awarded
$12,222
Students receiving aid
93%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $36,501
$30-48K $34,908
$48-75K $39,993
$75-110K $42,667
$110K+ $44,247

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $34,944$34,154
Tuition in-state $34,944$34,154
Tuition out-of-state $34,944$34,154
Fee in-district $1,976$2,166
Fee in-state $1,976$2,166
Fee out-of-state $1,976$2,166

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 110
Room charge $19,752

New York Film Academy majors

New York Film Academy has granted 220 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs and 152 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at New York Film Academy.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 4 107 110
Acting 19 99 12
Playwriting and Screenwriting 2 4 15
Photography 5 3
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 1 6
Documentary Production 5
Game and Interactive Media Design 4 1
Grand Total 25 220 152

New York Film Academy has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 68% 63% 74%
  • Full-time retention rate - 66%

New York Film Academy alumni

  1. Shaquille O'Neal

    Shaquille O'Neal
    Born in
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    Years
    1972-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    sports commentatortelevision producerpodcasterrapperreal estate entrepreneur
    Biography

    Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, commonly known as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player and sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. He is a 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is a four-time NBA champion. O'Neal is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time.

  2. Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1984-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    voice actoractorcomediantelevision actorNBC page
    Biography

    Aubrey Christina Plaza is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She began performing improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. After graduating from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Plaza made her feature film debut in Mystery Team (2009) and gained wide recognition for her role as April Ludgate on the NBC political satire sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015).

  3. Naya Rivera

    Naya Rivera
    Born in
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    Years
    1987-2020 (aged 33)
    Occupations
    singertelevision actormodelfilm actorchild actor
    Biography

    Naya Marie Rivera was an American actress, singer, and model recognized for her work on the popular musical comedy-drama series Glee.

  4. Bill Hader

    Bill Hader
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1978-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    television directorfilm actortelevision producervoice actorfilm director
    Biography

    William Thomas Hader Jr. is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and director. He was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2013, for which he received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Peabody Award. He became known for his impressions and especially for his work on the Weekend Update segments, where he played Stefon, a flamboyant New York City nightclub tour guide.

All 100 notable alumni

General info

Total FTE staff 749
Carnegie classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools

Location and contacts

Address 3300 West Riverside Drive
Burbank, California, 91505
United States
City population 107,000
Phone 8183333558