Since Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood, it makes sense that California would have some of the best colleges and universities when it comes to screenwriting. As an LA resident for the last 10 plus years working as a writer, I can say I meet people who went to a bunch of different schools and plenty who didn't go to any of them. With the constant uncertainty of "where is best" lingering in the air for film-oriented academia, I wanted to make a list of the California State Universities (CSU) schools so that people applying for these kinds of programs could make sure they had these spots on their lists. Grab a calculator, your favorite script writing software, and let's dive in. 1. USCIf you throw a rock in Hollywood, there's a good chance it'll hit someone who went to USC. It's highly regarded as the best film school, and it has a historic screenwriting program. Total cost average on/off campus in 2024/25: $95,2252. UCLAIt feels like the next most popular screenwriting school is UCLA, with its various in-house programs and popular extension programs. Total cost average on campus in 2024/25: $76, 2593. Loyola MarymountI know so many great LMU grads who have been instrumental in my success in Hollywood. They're wonderful people, and they make me wish I went there. Total cost average on campus in 2024/25: $89,4874. CSU NorthridgeCSU Northridge stands out with its dedicated MFA in Screenwriting, taught by industry professionals and emphasizing both craft and...
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