School Highlights
Digital Film Academy serves 136 students (97% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Digital Film Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
Digital Film Academy
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
158 staff
Student Body
The student population of Digital Film Academy has grown by 491% over five years.
The Digital Film Academy diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
136 students
791 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
# Full-Time Students
132 students
469 students
# Part-Time Students
4 students
322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
132 students
469 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
12%
8%
% Asian
24%
18%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
25%
23%
% White
5%
3%
% Hawaiian
24%
40%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
9%
2%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6395%
0.375%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3889%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,101
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Film Academy's ranking?
Digital Film Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.
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