New York Film Academy Rankings

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Ranking Category
#7174 of 14,131 In the World
#1956 of 2,597 In North America
#1866 of 2,496 In the United States
#159 of 249 In California
#2 of 2 In Burbank

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
100%
Avg. cost to attend
$50,504 /y
Aid receiving
93%
Undergraduates
965
Graduates
280
Male:Female Ratio
56:44
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.

7 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 681 (55%)
White 177 (14%)
Hispanic 142 (11%)
Black or African American 109 (9%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 64 (5%)
Asian 38 (3%)
Two or more races 31 (2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 1 (0.1%)
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 $50,504 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
$50,504/year
Average aid awarded
$12,379
Students receiving aid
93%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $43,826
$30-48K $42,568
$48-75K $46,575
$75-110K $46,860
$110K+ $52,698

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $34,898$37,195
Tuition in-state $34,898$37,195
Tuition out-of-state $34,898$37,195
Fee in-district $1,840$2,613
Fee in-state $1,840$2,613
Fee out-of-state $1,840$2,613

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 110
Room charge $19,752

New York Film Academy majors

New York Film Academy has granted 208 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs and 188 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 3 105 131
Acting 20 86 18
Playwriting and Screenwriting 6 24
Photography 4 6
Game and Interactive Media Design 4 3
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 3 2
Documentary Production 4
Grand Total 23 208 188

New York Film Academy has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 71% 70% 72%
  • Full-time retention rate - 78%

New York Film Academy alumni

  1. Shaquille O'Neal

    Shaquille O'Neal
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1972-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    film actorscreenwriteractorbusinesspersonsports commentator
    Biography

    Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, known commonly as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player who is a 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 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 41)
    Occupations
    internvoice actoractorcomediantelevision actor
    Biography

    Aubrey Christina Plaza is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She began acting in local theater productions as a teenager and performed 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
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1987-2020 (aged 33)
    Occupations
    actorsingertelevision actormodelfilm actor
    Biography

    Naya Marie Rivera was an American actress, singer, and model. Recognized for her work on the popular musical comedy-drama series Glee, in which she starred from 2009 to 2015, she received various awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and nominations for two Grammy Awards.

  4. Bill Hader

    Bill Hader
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1978-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    musicianshowrunnertelevision actortelevision writertelevision director
    Biography

    William Thomas Hader Jr. is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and comedian. He was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2006 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 Meyers, a flamboyant New York City nightclub tour guide.

All 100 notable alumni

General info

Total FTE staff 620
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