D
Below Average
Score: 44/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
19/100 · earnings-weighted

Los Angeles Film School

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Hollywood, California 90028
Los Angeles Film School campus, Hollywood, CA
Los Angeles Film School campus, Hollywood, CA. Photo: Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 42%
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
D
40/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

5,833
Total Enrollment
42%
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
31.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$31,632
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,375
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,250
Median debt at graduation
41.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
63.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 80% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 2nd 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 Los Angeles Film School

Median pay of bachelor's degree 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
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$18,706$37,857-22%#39 of 43#42$37,875
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$22,596$35,151-20%#135 of 144#142$38,500
Design and Applied Arts$26,583$34,769-32%#286 of 299#290$46,750
Graphic Communications$15,529$34,138-21%#50 of 59#55$33,250

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 Los Angeles Film School Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $849,215
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,599/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90069 (2.6% cap, West Hollywood)

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🏆 Where Los Angeles Film School Ranks

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

#6
Music Theory and Composition
of 6 schools
#8
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
of 9 schools
#10
Playwriting and Screenwriting
of 10 schools
#11
Music Technology
of 13 schools
#14
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
76%
Receive Pell Grants
77%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

5,833
Total Students
36%
Women
30%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Hispanic 11%
Black 30%
Asian 3%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 27%
Fully Online 73%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 30%
25-64 (Adult) 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Los Angeles Film School?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Los Angeles Film School?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Los Angeles Film School?
The graduation rate at Los Angeles Film School is 42%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Los Angeles Film School a good school?
Los Angeles Film School has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Los Angeles Film School?
Los Angeles Film School has a total enrollment of 5,833 students.

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