C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
89/100 · earnings-weighted

Gnomon

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Hollywood, California 90038
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
C
48/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

555
Total Enrollment
67%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
40%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Gnomon, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$114,785
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$90,652
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$28,332
Median debt at graduation
100%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
10.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 98th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Gnomon

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Graphic Communications$75,226$104,354+225%#1 of 6#1$28,332
Design and Applied Arts$80,221$104,151+188%#1 of 26#2$34,416

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Gnomon Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,009,064
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,628/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90069 (2.6% cap, West Hollywood)

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🏆 Where Gnomon Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#17
Digital Arts
of 38 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $33,390 $33,390

Financial Aid

44%
Receive Any Aid
8%
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

555
Total Students
41%
Women
47%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Hispanic 13%
Black 2%
Asian 17%
Two or More 8%
Non-Resident 25%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 76%
Hybrid (Some Online) 1%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%
25-64 (Adult) 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Gnomon?
Gnomon has an acceptance rate of 40%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Gnomon?
Tuition at Gnomon is $33,390 for in-state students and $33,390 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Gnomon?
The graduation rate at Gnomon is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Gnomon a good school?
Gnomon has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Gnomon?
Gnomon has a total enrollment of 555 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology