Academy of Vocal Arts: Statistics

Updated: June 16, 2026 EliteDegrees

Position	Category
# 7197 of 14,131	In the World
# 1933 of 2,597	In North America
# 1843 of 2,496	In the United States
# 116 of 155	In Pennsylvania
# 16 of 19	In Philadelphia

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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

81%

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Postbaccalaureate certificate

Website

avaopera.org

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate	81%

We've calculated the 81% acceptance rate for Academy of Vocal Arts based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Academy of Vocal Arts.

Degree Level	Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree	1,749 CR
Bachelor Program	1,950 CR
Master Program	2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral	2,850 CR

Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Publications & Citations

Academy of Vocal Arts has published 70 scientific papers with 81 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Library and Information science, Art & Design, Engineering, History, Physics, and Sociology.

Publications

Citations

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences	51 / 79
Political Science	37 / 24
Computer Science	36 / 22
Law	35 / 24
Library and Information science	32 / 16
Art & Design	16 / 54
Engineering	16 / 31
History	14 / 6
Physics	13 / 43
Sociology	12 / 19
Environmental Science	12 / 26
Philosophy	11 / 66
Business	10 / 49
Literature	9 / 8
Fashion Design	9 / 9
Acoustical Engineering	8 / 29
Mathematics	8 / 18
Psychology	7 / 43
Medicine	7 / 57
Biology	6 / 8
Media Studies	6 / 1
Art History	6 / 6
Geography and Cartography	5 / 6
Chemistry	5 / 2
Geology	5 / 6
Statistics	5 / 18
Surgery	5 / 45
Quantum and Particle physics	4 / 14
Ecology	4 / 20
Singing and Vocal Performance	4 / 35
Management	3 / 35
Communications and Public Relations	3 / 9
Music	3 / 0
Organic chemistry	3 / 0
Materials Science	3 / 2
Artificial Intelligence (AI)	3 / 9
Marketing	3 / 20
Operations Research	3 / 0
Publishing	3 / 2
Aesthetics	2 / 14

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9 Notable alumni

1. Othalie Graham

1977-. (aged 49)

opera singer

Othalie Graham is a Canadian and American dramatic soprano, known for operatic roles such as Turandot in Turandot, Tosca in Tosca, Minnie in La fanciulla del West, Aida in Aida, Elektra in Elektra and Ariadne in Ariadne Auf Naxos.

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2. Lando Bartolini

1937-2024 (aged 87)

opera singer musician

Lando Bartolini was an Italian operatic tenor who appeared internationally at major opera houses and festivals. After studies in Philadelphia, he made his debut there in 1968, and received international attention in 1973 in Mascagni's Iris at the Liceu in Barcelona. He was a member of the New York City Opera from 1976 to 1979, and performed at the Arena...

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3. Richard Troxell

1900-. (aged 126)

opera singer

Richard Troxell is an American operatic tenor who has sung leading roles in the opera houses of North America, Europe, and Asia since his professional debut in 1993. His signature roles include Lt. Pinkerton, which he sang in Frédéric Mitterrand's 1995 film Madame Butterfly presented by Martin Scorsese, and Don José in Carmen which he has sung at the Sydney...

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4. James Valenti

1977-. (aged 49)

opera singer musician

James Valenti is an American operatic tenor with an active international career specializing in leading roles in the Italian and French repertoire. Born and raised in New Jersey, in the United States, he attended St. Helena School and North Hunterdon High School before becoming a graduate of West Virginia University and the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Valenti...

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All 9 notable alumni