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Los Angeles Film School

#2445 in US ranking Hollywood, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Avg. aid
$7,179
Receiving aid
82%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Median salary
$29,277
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Los Angeles Film School?

The Los Angeles Film School is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, commonly called ACCSC. Institutional accreditation evaluates the school as an institution; it should not be confused with a separate professional accreditation for every degree program.

ACCSC is a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency. Accreditation is relevant to the school's eligibility to participate in federal student-aid programs, but an individual student must still meet aid requirements. It also does not guarantee that another college will accept a course in transfer or that a graduate will qualify for a particular professional credential. Students with either goal should obtain written guidance from the receiving institution or licensing authority before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at Los Angeles Film School?

The Los Angeles Film School uses an open-admission approach, but applicants still need to complete the school's enrollment process and establish that they meet the entry requirements for their chosen degree. A high school diploma or recognized equivalent, such as a GED credential, is a central requirement for degree-seeking applicants.

Prospective students should expect to submit an application and documentation of prior education and to discuss their intended program with admissions staff. Requirements can differ for first-time students, transfer applicants, and students educated outside the United States. Applicants should confirm any current transcript, identification, and English-language documentation requirements for their category. Open admission should not be read as automatic enrollment in every program, nor should applicants assume that SAT or ACT scores, essays, or recommendations are required without checking the current admissions instructions.

What are the application fees and waivers at Los Angeles Film School?

Applicants should obtain the Los Angeles Film School's current written fee schedule before submitting an application or making an enrollment payment. An application fee, if charged, is distinct from a tuition payment, enrollment deposit, or charge for materials.

Anyone seeking a fee waiver should ask admissions whether one applies to their applicant category, what documentation is required, and whether approval must come before submission. An applicant should also ask which payments are refundable if plans change. Those distinctions are particularly important when comparing offers from schools with different enrollment procedures.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Los Angeles Film School?

The Los Angeles Film School does not identify an on-campus Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit as part of its standard academic offerings. Students interested in ROTC should not assume that attending a college in Los Angeles makes them eligible to join another institution's unit.

Cross-enrollment, where permitted, depends on the host ROTC program's rules and an arrangement that accommodates the student's degree schedule. ROTC participation may involve separate eligibility standards, training, and a military service obligation; scholarships have their own application requirements. An applicant should seek confirmation from the specific host unit and the film school before treating ROTC as an enrollment option.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Los Angeles Film School?

The Los Angeles Film School generally considers credits from other accredited institutions, and transfer students may enter in different parts of the year. Admission as a transfer student does not mean that every previous course will count toward the new degree.

Applicants should provide official transcripts from each college attended and request a program-specific transfer-credit evaluation. The school must determine how prior coursework matches its degree requirements; a course accepted as credit may not replace a particular production or major course. Applicants with AP coursework can also ask how the school applies its AP-credit policy. Before committing, transfer students should obtain a written accounting of accepted credits, remaining courses, and the resulting time and cost to completion.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Los Angeles Film School?

Students considering the Los Angeles Film School primarily for an overseas semester should verify that opportunity before enrolling. A conventional study-abroad exchange is not a defining feature of the school's published, career-focused program structure.

An independent overseas course, internship, or third-party program should not be assumed to satisfy degree requirements. Students would need advance written approval covering academic credit, the effect on their course sequence, and any financial-aid implications. Those questions are especially consequential in a program whose required classes follow a set sequence.

How to Apply to Los Angeles Film School

Early Decision

No

Los Angeles Film School First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 266
Out-of-state: 548
International: 4

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 818
Transfer: 253

Los Angeles Film School Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

Yes

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

Yes

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Los Angeles Film School Transfer Acceptance Rate

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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.