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California College of ASU

#2503 in US ranking Los Angeles, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$32,098
Tuition & fees
$25,186
Avg. aid
$6,848
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$29,310
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of California College of ASU?

California College of ASU is a Los Angeles institution with roots in Columbia College Hollywood, a school focused on film and other creative fields. Its current name reflects a connection with Arizona State University, but applicants should not assume the two institutions have identical admissions rules, degrees, tuition, or student services.

The name change matters when researching the college: older records and graduate outcomes may appear under Columbia College Hollywood. Prospective students should check which institution awards a particular degree and whether a program is offered by California College of ASU, ASU, or through another arrangement.

What are the faculties and departments at California College of ASU?

California College of ASU's academic identity centers on creative and media-related study, rather than the broad range of schools found at a large university. Fields represented in its federal program records include graphic communications, design and applied arts, visual and performing arts, and film, video, and photographic arts.

Those broad reporting categories are not necessarily the names of current majors. Applicants should use the college's current catalog to identify the exact degree, required courses, equipment needs, and whether instruction takes place in person, online, or in another format. They should also confirm the degree-granting institution before treating an ASU-affiliated opportunity as part of a California College of ASU program.

What is the location of California College of ASU?

California College of ASU is in Los Angeles, California. The city's concentration of film, design, entertainment, and other creative businesses may be relevant to students seeking internships or professional contacts, but proximity alone does not secure access to either.

Los Angeles commutes vary substantially by neighborhood and time of day. Before committing to a class schedule or lease, students should confirm the address where their courses meet and estimate travel from that location, rather than relying only on the college's city listing. An ASU-affiliated facility elsewhere in the region should not be assumed to be the site of every California College of ASU class.

What is the mission and vision of California College of ASU?

California College of ASU's creative-arts focus points toward an education built around media and design practice. Its association with ASU is an important part of its institutional identity, but the college's own catalog and governance documents - not ASU's university-wide statements - are the appropriate sources for its formal mission and educational commitments.

Students comparing programs can look beyond a mission statement to see how that purpose appears in required studio work, production courses, general education, and opportunities to build a portfolio. Those curricular details are more useful for judging fit than treating an institutional aspiration as evidence of a particular outcome.

California College of ASU Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

California College of ASU

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

California College of ASU Programs and Degrees

iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.