New York Academy of Art: Statistics

Updated: June 16, 2026 EliteDegrees

Position	Category
# 7690 of 13,988	In the World
# 2054 of 2,500	In North America
# 1961 of 2,443	In the United States
# 154 of 105	In New York State
# 57 of 92	In New York City

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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

80%

Graduates

106

Male:Female Ratio

25:75

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Website

nyaa.edu

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate	80%
Academic Calendar	September to July (September - December; January-May; June-July)

We've calculated the 80% acceptance rate for New York Academy of Art 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.

New York Academy of Art majors

New York Academy of Art has granted 38 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at New York Academy of Art.

Major	Master
Painting	29
Sculpture	6
Drawing	3
Grand Total	38

4 Notable alumni

1. Stephanie Deshpande

1975-. (aged 51)

painter

Stephanie Deshpande is a contemporary American painter, best known for her portraits and narrative paintings. She currently lives in northern New Jersey.

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2. Ng Woon Lam

1971-. (aged 55)

painter

Ng Woon Lam is a full member of National Watercolor Society NWS and American Watercolor Society.

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3. Sabin Howard

1963-. (aged 63)

sculptor

Sabin Howard is an American classical figurative sculptor based in New York City, with a studio in Englewood, New Jersey. He is a board member of the National Sculpture Society. His work has been shown at numerous solo and group shows. He is the sculptor for a project entitled "The Weight of Sacrifice" that is one of five finalists for...

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