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Columbia College Hollywood

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 50%
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 46%

Located in Tarzana, California, Columbia College Hollywood is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Columbia College Hollywood is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Columbia College Hollywood is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Columbia College Hollywood emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Columbia College Hollywood is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Columbia College Hollywood is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Columbia College Hollywood do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2017 admitted students

49.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,175

Cost of attendance at Columbia College Hollywood in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,175

Cost of attendance at Columbia College Hollywood in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Columbia College Hollywood received on average $12,788 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,788
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 55 56% $4,415 $242,813
Other Federal Grant 55 56% $4,767 $262,163
State Grant/Scholarships 12 12% $6,112 $73,340
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 93 94% $9,318 $866,536
Total Grant & Scholarships 94 95% $12,788 $1,202,039

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Columbia College Hollywood students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Columbia College Hollywood students is 45.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.1%.

45.8%

  • asian 44.4% 4 students
  • African American 29.0% 11 students
  • white 53.2% 33 students
  • hispanic 63.2% 12 students
  • International Students 50.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Columbia College Hollywood provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Columbia College Hollywood offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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