Los Angeles Film School
LA Film School
Hollywood, California 90028
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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.
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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
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
25.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,934
Programs (12)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
50%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium