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Compass College of Film and Media

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 54%
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 78%

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Compass College of Film and Media is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Compass College of Film and Media is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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, Compass College of Film and Media emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Compass College of Film and Media boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

53.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,280

Cost of attendance at Compass College of Film and Media in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,280

Cost of attendance at Compass College of Film and Media 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.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Compass College of Film and Media received on average $6,621 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.

$6,621
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4 36% $6,506 $26,023
Other Federal Grant 11 100% $3,738 $41,123
State Grant/Scholarships 6 55% $3,155 $18,928
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 10 91% $1,278 $12,775
Total Grant & Scholarships 11 100% $6,621 $72,826

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Compass College of Film and Media 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 Compass College of Film and Media students is 78.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 92.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.6%.

78.4%

  • white 81.8% 27 students

Service Offerings

Compass College of Film and Media provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Compass College of Film and Media offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

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