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NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY

New York, New York, United States of America

PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

4,000 Total Students

Established in 1992

Fall, Spring, Summer

INTAKES

10:1

Student:Faculty Ratio

50%

Acceptance Rate Undergraduate

30%

Acceptance Rate Graduate

ABOUT

A private film school and acting school, New York Film Academy – School of Film and Acting (NYFA) has campuses in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. NYFA also offers programmes in filmmaking and acting. Jerry Sherlock, who had previous producing experience in film, television, and theatre, established the New York Film Academy in the year 1992. It had its beginnings at the Tribeca Film Center when it first opened. In 1994, NYFA relocated to the 100 East 17th Street location, which was formerly occupied by Tammany Hall and is located in the Union Square neighbourhood. The academy relocated from Tammany Hall to 17 Battery Place after occupying the previous location for a total of 23 years. The institution employs more than 400 people and has more than 5,000 students enrolled on an annual basis as of the year 2012. (many of them from outside the United States). In addition to its associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programmes, the New York Film Academy also provides students with one- and two-year conservatory programmes, short-term workshops, youth programmes, and summer camps.

RANKINGS OF NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY

NYFA is ranked #124 (nationally) by College Factual. The school is also ranked #1 in the following categories:

-Best Colleges for Playwriting and Screenwriting

-Best Colleges for Film Production

-Best Colleges for Acting

FEES AT NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY

Approx 65

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FEE

Approx 65 USD

GRADUATE APPLICATION FEE

Approx 65 USD

TUTION FEE

THE APPLICATION FEE TO NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs
If you apply through Grad-Dreams

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY

English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements

TOEFL	IELTS	PTE
90	6.5	65

Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free

SAT	GRE	GMAT
Not required	Not required	Not required

Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements

FACTS

Founded: 1992

Location: New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Florence, Italy, Harvard University, Paris, France, Beijing, China, Online

Enrollment: 5,000+ students

Programs: Filmmaking, Acting, Photography, Producing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Musical Theatre, Broadcast Journalism, Entertainment Media, Digital Editing, Virtual Reality

Cost: $34,090 (undergraduate)

Graduation rate: 68.2%

Ranking: #124 (nationally)

Institute type: Private for-profit

ACCOMODATION

NYFA offers a variety of housing options for students, including on-campus apartments, off-campus apartments, and homestays. On-campus apartments are located in the heart of New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. Off-campus apartments are located in the surrounding areas of the campuses. Homestays are hosted by local families.