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National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 7-to-1, National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in District of Columbia is 53%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,600

Cost of attendance at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average $6,152
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,600

Cost of attendance at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average $13,004
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts received on average $7,345 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.

$7,345
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 50% $6,345 $6,345
Other Federal Grant 1 50% $7,345 $7,345
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 1 50% $7,345 $7,345

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts 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 National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts students is 75.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 100.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

75.0%

  • white 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training