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Gnomon

Gnomon

North Hollywood, CA · City · 294 students
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$51,949
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
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Graduation rate
63% typical
$114,785
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$39,254 typical
42%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

Gnomon, located in North Hollywood’s vibrant arts district, is a world-renowned specialized college best known for its elite Bachelor of Fine Arts and certificate programs in visual effects (VFX), 3D modeling, digital production, and game art. The institution sets itself apart by employing a faculty composed entirely of working entertainment industry professionals who train students using authentic Hollywood and AAA game studio production pipelines. Campus life is highly intensive, career-driven, and collaborative, immersing a focused community of digital artists in a rigorous, studio-style environment that consistently delivers exceptional job placement rates at top media and entertainment companies.


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Location
North Hollywood, CA, 91606-3324 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
17 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$37,635
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$54,947
Average net price$51,949
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$37,635
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$54,947
Average net price$51,949
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$48–75k
$49,286
$75–110k
$50,947
$110k+
$54,947
Outcomes
Completion
Within 4 yrs
100%
Back for yr 2
90%
Transferred
23%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
66% graduated · 2% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 30% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$90,652
10 yrs after entry$114,785
Debt
Median at graduation$28,332
Monthly payment$300
Middle 50% owe$13.7k–$28.3k
90th percentile$44,041
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — arts, music & design: $39,254 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
42%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Essay prompts

If Gnomon asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the school's application.

Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
11%
Family income
$15,714
Independent
56%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
23%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
14%
Two or more
11%
Non-resident
34%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$90,652
After 10 yrs
$114,785
Visual and Performing Arts, General48
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Institutional
Resources
Faculty salary
$11,289/mo
Teaching spend
$8,278
per student
Federal loans
18%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — arts, music & design
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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