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Private urban college in Hollywood
Los Angeles Film School is a private urban institution in Hollywood, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 5.8K undergraduates with a 31:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $31,632 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,130.
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News & Alerts
Los Angeles Film School Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
25.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,934
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
45
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (12)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
50%
- •50% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Main Sunset Boulevard building of the Los Angeles Film School The Los Angeles Film School was founded in 1999.
- •In 1998, the founders developed the idea for the school and made an initial investment of $2 million.
- •The first classes began in September 1999 and the school's first students graduated in July 2000.
- •The total investment in the school had grown to $15 million by 2001, including the installation of the professional equipment required for film production.
- •As of 2001, students at the school had created 700 short films.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average