California College of ASU
California College of ASU is an independent nonprofit college offering career-centered creative arts degrees with a focus on the art and science of communications and the diverse media of contemporary storytelling. We are located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, a global city known for its creative industries. Our courses are designed to encourage creativity, innovation, collaboration, inclusion and adaptability with deep practical industry experience included in the curriculum. Students can study an emphasis in acting, cinematography, digital media studies, directing, editing, fashion studies, film and media studies, producing, or screenwriting.
Our affiliation with Arizona State University means our students receive the personal attention and faculty mentorship of a small liberal arts school and the resources of a major public university.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | January 4 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 22 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | March 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
291
Total Number of Undergrads
291
Classroom Sizes
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $26,175 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $26,175 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,492 |
| Books and Supplies | $1080 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
57%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,319
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,087
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,749
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
64%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,741
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$190
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Portland
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,500
What Students Are Saying
Columbia College Hollywood is very up to date and current with the classes they offer here. It is an excellent institution with manageable class sizes and one-on-one tutoring available. It features industry professionals and utilizes its proximity to Hollywood to place students and graduates into highly valued internships.
Jonathan from Van Nuys, CA
A small but wonderful film school that give you a hands on experience. At Columbia College Hollywood you learn about all aspects of film and get a chance to work you way into the industry.
Bianca
Columbia College Hollywood sounds like a really good school for people who want to work in the film business for a living. They have the the latest camera inthe film industry: the red camera. The tuition isn't as high as the Higher Ivy league film schools.
Angelica from New York, NY
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