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Compass College of Film & Media

4 Year
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
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41 SHELDON AVE, SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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From feature films, news broadcasts, online streaming, and marketing, millions of people turn to their screens for information and entertainment each day. As a result, there is a growing demand for artists with the talent to create impactful stories for every industry. Compass College of Film and Media recognizes this need and teaches the art of film and digital media production with a story-centric, hands-on method that will best prepare you for a successful career.

The BFA program at Compass College offers you over 1,000 hours of experience on set and an expanding network of connections in the industry. You will graduate with the skills you need to jumpstart your film and digital media career.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

21%

SAT Range

1000-1190

ACT Range

18-24

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$21,285 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$4,821 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

91%

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Student Faculty Ratio

8:1

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Hands-on Approach to Education

Our classes are built around a 60/40 split. In the classroom, you’ll learn about the skills and theories needed to be a successful film and media professional. You’ll put these skills and theories into practice by working with equipment, sets, and scripts. Pursuing the BFA degree, you will log over 1,000 hours of set time—equivalent to six months on the job.

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Students

Full-Time Enrollment

59 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

18%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

78%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

National

83%