LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL (LA Film School)
- 6363 Sunset Blvd
- Hollywood, CA 90028
- OPEID College Code: 04037300
- General Phone: (877) 952-3456
- Ceo: Diana Derycz - Kessler
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 517
- College Alias: LA Film School
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Los Angeles Film School - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.lafilm.edu
- Mission Statement
- The Mission of LAFS is comprised of three simple, vital principles:
1. Center the education in the heart of the industry that it serves.
The campus is situated in Hollywood, an area that plays host to a vibrant, and established entertainment production community. The heart of the facility is a multi-studio, multimedia complex that is not only used to train students for the real world - it is the real world. Due to the sophistication of the equipment and software, the professionalism of the staff, and the overall caliber of the facilities, celebrities and key industry figures frequent the school, addressing and associating with our instructors and student body.
2. Staff the school with instructors who are current professionals, active in their respective fields of expertise.
The instructors and guest lecturers at LARS share "street smarts" acquired from years of experience. Because these educators are also continuing their professional work, they bring to the classroom curre
Accreditation
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
Los Angeles Film School Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.lafilm.edu
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: LA Film School Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 84% | 52% | 5% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $11,589 | $3,955 | $2,429 | $2,789 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | - | - |
| Number in Default | 1 | - | - |
| Number in Repayment | 102 | 6 | - |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $41,720 | $41,720 | $38,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,233 | $1,000 | $500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $20,000 | $20,000 | $18,000 |
| Other Expenses | $9,500 | $9,405 | $9,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,000 | $7,000 | $6,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $75,453 | $72,125 | $65,710 |
| Off Campus with Family | $52,953 | $49,720 | $44,710 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film, Video and Photographic Arts | $45,953 | 72 Credit Hours | 12 Months |
| Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects | $42,133 | 75 Credit Hours | 14 Months |
| Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects | $42,133 | 86 Credit Hours | 14 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other Degree | 321 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 517 Undergraduate: 517
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 430 Female: 87
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 430 Female: 87
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 517 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 517 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 43 | 8% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Black | 24 | 5% |
| Asian | 14 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 11% |
| White | 177 | 34% |
| Unknown | 201 | 39% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 34 | 7% |
| Ages 20-21 | 135 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 152 | 29% |
| Ages 25-29 | 125 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 37 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 17 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 17 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 173 | 141 | 32 |
| Faculty Status | 80 | 51 | 29 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 75 | 46 | 29 |
| Primarily Instruction | 75 | 46 | 29 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 21 | - |
| Other Professionals | 31 | 31 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 46 | 43 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 38 | 36 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 6 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,880 (46) | $48,000 (35) | $47,500 (11) |
| Instructor | $47,880 (46) | $48,000 (35) | $47,500 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,176 (46) | $39,274 (35) | $38,865 (11) |
| Instructor | $39,176 (46) | $39,274 (35) | $38,865 (11) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 93%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 69% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 67% |
| Female | 81% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 81% |
| American Indian | 83% |
| Black | 72% |
| Asian | 62% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| White | 72% |
| Unknown | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 7 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 14 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
