- Located in the heart of Hollywood, Theatre of Arts is the longest continuously operating acting school in Los Angeles, offering intimate and nurturing workshops where students from around the world train for successful careers in film, television, and theatre. Our actor training programs are developed and taught by highly experienced working professionals, who combine the strengths of classical British drama training with the vibrancy and innovations of contemporary American practice. The structure and content of our courses facilitate a clear learning progression that inspires confidence, triggers curiosity and unleashes creativity in our students.
School Highlights
Theatre of Arts serves 10 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Acceptance Rate: 27%
- Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Theatre of Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Theatre of Arts
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
72 staff
Student Body
The student population of Theatre of Arts has declined by 81% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Theatre of Arts diversity score of 0.82 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
10 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
10 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
46%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
12%
23%
% Hawaiian
34%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
13%
1%
% Unknown races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.82
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
42%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$7,596
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
27%
74%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Marilyn Monroe - Iconic American actress and model. -
- James Dean - Cultural icon and legendary actor. -
- Olivia de Havilland - Academy Award-winning actress. -
- Clint Eastwood - Award-winning director and actor. -
- Natalie Wood - Academy Award-nominated actress. -
- Shirley Temple - World-famous actress and diplomat. -
- Gary Cooper - Two-time Academy Award-winning actor. -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Theatre of Arts?
The acceptance rate of Theatre of Arts is 27%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
Who are famous alumni from Theatre of Arts?
Theatre of Arts famous alumni include: Marilyn Monroe - Iconic American actress and model., James Dean - Cultural icon and legendary actor., Olivia de Havilland - Academy Award-winning actress., Clint Eastwood - Award-winning director and actor., Natalie Wood - Academy Award-nominated actress., Shirley Temple - World-famous actress and diplomat. and Gary Cooper - Two-time Academy Award-winning actor..
What is Theatre of Arts's ranking?
Theatre of Arts ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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