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Digital Film Academy

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Students retention rate 33%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in New York, New York, Digital Film Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Digital Film Academy is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Digital Film Academy is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Digital Film Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Digital Film Academy is 33% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Digital Film Academy do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Digital Film Academy are Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Program Length 11 months
Tuition and Fees $18,025
Books and Supplies $1,970
Total Cost $19,995

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Digital Film Academy received on average $2,528 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,528
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 26 23% $5,201 $135,238
Other Federal Grant 95 86% $2,528 $240,136
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 95 86% $2,528 $240,136

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Digital Film Academy students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Digital Film Academy students is 64.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

64.0%

  • asian 83.3% 5 students
  • African American 66.7% 24 students
  • white 77.8% 7 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 9 students
  • International Students 64.3% 9 students

Service Offerings

Digital Film Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Digital Film Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational