School Highlights
Los Angeles Film School serves 7,632 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 7,632 students
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- 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 441 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Los Angeles Film School
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
441 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Los Angeles Film School has grown by 48% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Los Angeles Film School diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 137% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,632 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
7,632 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
763 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,632 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
13%
% Hispanic
14%
47%
% Black
33%
7%
% White
26%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
14%
3%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
83%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4628%
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
95%
86%
Source: 2024 (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 86%.
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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