- The Los Angeles Film School is a for-profit college in Los Angeles, California, offering associate and bachelor's degrees in majors relating to the entertainment industry.
School Highlights
Los Angeles Film School serves 5,472 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 5,472 students
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Los Angeles Film School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 210 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Los Angeles Film School
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1999
Total Faculty
210 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Los Angeles Film School has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Los Angeles Film School diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,472 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
5,472 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,472 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,472 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
46%
% Black
35%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
28%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
13%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
83%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
46%
43%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,000
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Los Angeles Film School?
The acceptance rate of Los Angeles Film School is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
What is Los Angeles Film School's ranking?
Los Angeles Film School ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Los Angeles Film School located?
Los Angeles Film School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Hollywood, CA.
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