American Film Institute Conservatory
AFI Conservatory
Los Angeles, California 90027-1625
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Private urban college in Los Angeles
American Film Institute Conservatory is a private urban institution in Los Angeles, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The American Film Institute was founded by a 1965 presidential mandate announced in the Rose Garden of the White House by Lyndon B.
- •The institute established a training program for filmmakers known then as the Center for Advanced Film Studies.
- •The institute moved to its current eight-acre Hollywood campus in 1981.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Programs (2)
Student Body
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium