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KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

Dallas, TX · City · 70 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by National Association of Schools of Theatre
About

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts in Dallas is a specialized institution best known for its immersive, career-focused training in acting, musical theatre, and motion picture production. Offering Associate of Applied Arts degrees taught by active industry professionals, the conservatory emphasizes fast-paced, hands-on application over traditional academic lectures. The campus culture is tight-knit and highly collaborative, providing creative students with immediate opportunities to perform, work on set, and build professional portfolios. A standout feature is its accelerated 15-month program model, which allows graduates to quickly gain practical skills and regional industry connections to enter the entertainment workforce.

Location
Dallas, TX, 75207 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
13 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$29,037
Avg net price
$24,783
Tuition
$20,521
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,268
$30–48k
$27,055
Admissions
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
75%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
90%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$23,483
Median earnings (10yr)
$30,187
Median debt
$12,750
Monthly loan payment
$135
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,000$20,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,000
Student Body
Men 60%Women 40%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$23,060
Independent students
47%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
40%
Hispanic
11%
Black
41%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly full-time
Instructional spend/student
$4,637
Federal loan rate
36%

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