“Private NYC drama school training on-camera actors from 1980 until its 2025 closure.”
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA) was a private drama school in New York City, founded in 1980 and focused on training actors for film and television. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, NYCDA offered associate degrees before closing on August 31, 2025.
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Official SourceCLOSED — Institution in Teach-Out
NYCDA stopped accepting new student applications. Last new-student start was the Spring 2025 cohort, which finished August 31, 2025. Prospective students should consider AADA or another acting conservatory.
This university does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admissions.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$37,450
/yr
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On-camera acting program for film and television actors.
Acting, singing, and dance training.
Stage acting conservatory program.
Content creation and media production for performers.
2 years
NYCDA's flagship program before closure. Trained actors specifically for the on-camera demands of New York film and television. NOTE: No longer offered after August 31, 2025.
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Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $37,450
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
