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California College of ASU

Los Angeles, CA·Private nonprofit·149 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. a private nonprofit school with 149 students.

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149
Students
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Net Price
48%
Grad Rate
$39,500
Earnings
10 yr
$25,000
Debt

About This School

California College of ASU is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 149 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $26,175 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $39,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

California College of ASU, known as Columbia College Hollywood until 2023, was a private college in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1953 as a branch campus of Columbia College Chicago, it offered a curriculum focused on the radio, television, and film industries. It was one of 20 film schools in the United States to be a full member of the International Association of Film and Television Schools (CILECT) and was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission.

The numbers here raise serious concerns — only 36% of freshmen return for sophomore year, and just 48% of students ultimately graduate, suggesting many students struggle to finish what they start. Median earnings of $39,500 a decade after enrollment are modest, especially weighed against $25,000 in debt at graduation. Worth considering only if you have a very specific reason to choose this school over other LA-area options with stronger outcomes.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$26,175
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,175
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants47%
Median debt at graduation$25,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
48%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
36%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White41%
Black19%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (149 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

California College of ASU

Los Angeles, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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