American Film Institute Conservatory Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The American Film Institute's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 is 25%, with 130 out of 520 applicants admitted in the 2024 application year. This marks a decline from the acceptance rate of 29% in both the 2023 and 2022 application years, where 140 applicants were accepted each year. Historically, acceptance rates have been relatively steady around 29-30% from 2019 to 2022, reflecting a competitive applicant pool over the years. The trend indicates a slight increase in competition as the acceptance rate decreased from 31% in 2015 to the current rate.