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Los Angeles College of Music
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  • 4 Year
  • PASADENA, CA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade unavailable
  5. Athletics
    grade unavailable
  6. Party Scene
    grade unavailable
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade unavailable
  10. Campus Food
    grade unavailable
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade A

About

300 S FAIR OAKS AVE
PASADENA, CA 91105
About LA College of Music...
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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From Los Angeles College of Music

Since opening its doors in 1996, LACM has become home to music students from around the world who desire the professional edge that can only be attained by living and studying in the heart of the music industry. Small class sizes and private study with current, leading, musical professionals foster an intimate and supportive environment to learn to create, record, perform and market in today’s competitive music industry.

⭐ Featured in Billboard, Variety, and Hollywood Reporter

⭐ Industry Leading, Grammy-Winning and Platinum-Selling Faculty

⭐ About 75% of new students received scholarship last year

To check current term availability, start an app on your left. You can also visit LACM.edu/apply for the full process or contact admissions@lacm.edu for more info.

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Admissions

Application Deadline
February 15
Acceptance Rate
83%
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$37,187 / 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
$9,400 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
57%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
67%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 3 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 4 responses
25%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 4 responses

Majors

LACM is getting noticed for the right reasons

academic spotlight

Stand out in the heart of the music industry at a school known for connecting students to top music industry members and invaluable professional resources.

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
225 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
14
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
No data available  
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 3 responses
  • Nerdy
    67%
  • Outgoing
    33%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
0%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 3 responses
Poll
100%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 3 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 5 responses
  • Talent
    80%
  • For Profit
    20%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
No data available  
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
73%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
83%

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