Historical Acceptance Rates

The American Film Institute Center for Advanced Film and Television Studies has an acceptance rate of 37.7% for the application year 2024, with a total of 477 applicants, of whom 180 were accepted. Early Action (EA) applicants had an identical acceptance rate of 37.7%, accepting 72 out of 191 applicants, while the Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate was slightly higher at 37.8%, admitting 108 out of 286. No earlier years provide specific acceptance data, making it difficult to discern historical trends. This current year's rates suggest a stable admissions environment for applicants.