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Los Angeles Film School

LA Film School

Hollywood, California 90028

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1999
Motto
Pursue Your Passion
Type
For-profit college, film school

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,833Students
31:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$31,632Earnings 10yr
$33,130Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition
Average Net Price$33,130
Median Debt at Graduation$25,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$33,303
$30–48K$33,268
$48–75K$32,681
$75–110K$31,961
$110K+$32,745

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

25.0%

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)

11

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

12

Drug Arrests

9

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%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
5,833
Gender Split
36% / 64%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
65%

Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Black 30%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.2%
Freshman Retention49.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$24,375
10 Years$31,632

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

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

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
6 mi(10 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
117 mi(203 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
342 mi(593 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles12 mi
SAN San Diego115 mi
LAS Las Vegas226 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2594 mi · ~74h 56m drive
New York, NY2449 mi · ~70h 45m drive
Hartford, CT2513 mi · ~72h 36m drive
Providence, RI2578 mi · ~74h 29m drive
Albany, NY2456 mi · ~70h 57m drive
Syracuse, NY2334 mi · ~67h 26m drive
Rochester, NY2261 mi · ~65h 19m drive
Buffalo, NY2196 mi · ~63h 26m drive
Philadelphia, PA2391 mi · ~69h 4m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2135 mi · ~61h 41m drive
Harrisburg, PA2299 mi · ~66h 25m drive
Newark, NJ2440 mi · ~70h 29m drive
Washington, DC2298 mi · ~66h 23m drive
Baltimore, MD2318 mi · ~66h 58m drive
Atlanta, GA1937 mi · ~55h 57m drive
Charlotte, NC2119 mi · ~61h 13m drive
Raleigh, NC2236 mi · ~64h 36m drive
Miami, FL2341 mi · ~67h 38m drive
Orlando, FL2202 mi · ~63h 37m drive
Tampa, FL2155 mi · ~62h 15m drive
Nashville, TN1781 mi · ~51h 27m drive
New Orleans, LA1674 mi · ~48h 22m drive
Richmond, VA2285 mi · ~66h 1m drive
Chicago, IL1745 mi · ~50h 25m drive
Detroit, MI1982 mi · ~57h 15m drive
Minneapolis, MN1523 mi · ~44h drive
St. Louis, MO1590 mi · ~45h 56m drive
Kansas City, MO1358 mi · ~39h 14m drive
Indianapolis, IN1809 mi · ~52h 16m drive
Columbus, OH1977 mi · ~57h 7m drive
Cleveland, OH2048 mi · ~59h 10m drive
Milwaukee, WI1744 mi · ~50h 23m drive
Dallas, TX1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive
Houston, TX1376 mi · ~39h 45m drive
Austin, TX1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive
San Antonio, TX1207 mi · ~34h 52m drive
Los Angeles, CA6 mi · ~10 min drive
San Francisco, CA342 mi · ~9h 53m drive
San Diego, CA117 mi · ~3h 23m drive
Seattle, WA956 mi · ~27h 37m drive
Portland, OR822 mi · ~23h 45m drive
Denver, CO832 mi · ~24h 2m drive
Phoenix, AZ362 mi · ~10h 27m drive
Salt Lake City, UT580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Honolulu, HI2556 mi · ~73h 50m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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