California College of ASU
Los Angeles, CA 90015
About California College of ASU
California College of ASU is a private university in Los Angeles, California, enrolling about 71 students. California College of ASU awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $25,186 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,014 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- California College of ASU charges 14% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($25,186).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 3.1×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 37.23%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,014.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at California College of ASU is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 494% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| California College of ASU | $25,186 | $17,683 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 30% below published tuition at California College of ASU
Key findings
- California College of ASU's average net price ($17,683) is 30% below published tuition ($25,186).
- California College of ASU charges 14% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($25,186).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 3.1×.
California College of ASU tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $25,186
Finding California College of ASU charges 14% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $25,186. That is 14% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 3.1×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.1×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at California College of ASU versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at California College of ASU versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at California College of ASU is $17,683.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $17,683 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $9,340 above the California median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $2,370 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway California College of ASU’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 30% lower after grants and scholarships.
California College of ASU: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for California College of ASU—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$25,186
Avg. net price
$17,683
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $15,386 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,980 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $100,744. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What California College of ASU is known for
Top program completions
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies46
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects7
- Graphic Design3
See earnings & programs for more.
Is California College of ASU a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
California College of ASU is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for California College of ASU.
Campus
Location
Los Angeles, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 90015
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 12% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Size
Enrollment
71
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 72
- Full-time share
- 79%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 46.31%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for California College of ASU.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California College of ASU was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for California College of ASU in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,804 | $18,804 | $25,614 |
| 2014 | $18,975 | $18,975 | $25,921 |
| 2015 | $21,105 | $21,105 | $27,754 |
| 2016 | $21,105 | $21,105 | $31,138 |
| 2017 | $24,495 | $24,495 | $27,848 |
| 2018 | $24,495 | $24,495 | $34,900 |
| 2019 | $24,495 | $24,495 | $31,339 |
| 2020 | $26,175 | $26,175 | $32,909 |
| 2021 | $26,175 | $26,175 | $27,452 |
| 2022 | $26,175 | $26,175 | $32,725 |
| 2023 | $26,175 | $26,175 | $30,320 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
California College of ASU reported total enrollment of about 71 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (39.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (21.1%), and Black or African American (16.9%). About 46.31% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California College of ASU in 2024 is 71 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 72 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
25.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
34.04% 100% Completion Time
37.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.04% of students graduating from California College of ASU completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies: 59% male / 41% female
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 71% male / 29% female
- Graphic Design: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
California College of ASU graduates earn a median of $42,014 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of California College of ASU.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $42,014. Median federal loan debt: $25,000. Average net price used in cost models: $17,683.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway California College of ASU graduates report median earnings of $42,014 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for California College of ASU.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at California College of ASU.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for California College of ASU graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for California College of ASU—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 5.0%
- California median 34.3 pp below median (39.3%)
- Far West median 40.7 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 52.9 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,132
- California median 0.60× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.64× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.81× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,331
- California median 2.5× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 2.3× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 2.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
California College of ASU at a glance
California College of ASU
California College of ASU is a private non-profit institution in Los Angeles, CA, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting).
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Film/Cinema/Media StudiesAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsGraphic Design
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian39.4%Race/ethnicity unknown21.1%Black or African American16.9%
Schools near California College of ASU
Other campuses in Los Angeles, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is California College of ASU located?
California College of ASU is located in Los Angeles, CA.
What is California College of ASU's tuition?
California College of ASU tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $25,186 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $17,683 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does California College of ASU cost?
Reported tuition is $25,186 and average net price is $17,683 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
Why is California College of ASU's net price so much lower than tuition?
At California College of ASU, published tuition is $25,186 while average net price is $17,683—about 30% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains California College of ASU's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($17,683), completion (37.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($42,014). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at California College of ASU?
California College of ASU reports undergraduate enrollment of about 72 students, White (39.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (21.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend California College of ASU?
About 29.5% of students at California College of ASU are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of California College of ASU earn?
Median earnings are $33,350 six years after entry and $42,014 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at California College of ASU?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do California College of ASU students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is California College of ASU public or private?
California College of ASU is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
Is California College of ASU an HBCU?
No. California College of ASU is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.