Academy of Vocal Arts

Overview

Academy of Vocal Arts is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The campus sits in a large city. About 22 students enrolled over the 2024-25 year.

Academy of Vocal Arts offers certificates across 1 program, the largest being Music Performance. It awarded 3 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

Mission

The mission of The Academy of Vocal Arts is to be the world's premier institution for training young artists as international opera singers. Through rigorous instruction and coaching, and by presentations of resident artists from around the world in concerts, oratorios, public programs and fully staged professional opera productions, The Academy will train artists with the highest potential for career success while enriching lives in Philadelphia and beyond.

Key figures

Delivery modes

Program levels

Programs and majors offered 1

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Postbaccalaureate certificates

3

Enrollment

Students over the full 2024-25 year

22

Graduate students, 2024-25

22

Full-time, 2024-25

100%

Size category

Under 1,000 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women

45%

Men

55%

International (U.S. nonresident)

36%

Race or ethnicity unknown

64%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online

0%

Students taking some online courses

0%

Campus and services

Setting

Large city

Academic calendar

Semester

President and Artistic Director

Scott Guzielek

Services and opportunities

Study abroad, Academic and career counseling