# New York Film Academy

> New York Film Academy is a private for-profit college in Burbank, CA, with 849 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $38,975 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 51%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $43,578.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/new-york-film-academy-1863
- Location: Burbank, CA, United States
- Setting: Midsize city
- Control: Private for-profit
- Classification: Arts, music & design school
- Official website: https://www.nyfa.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 461148
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $38,274 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,274 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $38,975 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 19.3% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 51% |
| First-year retention rate | 65.9% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $43,578 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 849 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is New York Film Academy tuition?

Tuition at New York Film Academy is $38,274 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $38,975 a year.

### What is the average net price at New York Film Academy?

The average net price at New York Film Academy, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $38,975 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at New York Film Academy?

51% of first-time, full-time students at New York Film Academy graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to New York Film Academy?

The closest matches are Musicians Institute, Los Angeles College of Music, and Hussian College-Los Angeles, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/new-york-film-academy-1863. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.