- California College of Music is a for-profit, contemporary popular music school in Pasadena, in Los Angeles County, California. The institution was first founded in 1999 as the Pasadena International Music Academy, and changed its name to California College of Music in 2008.
School Highlights
California College of Music serves 60 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
California College of Music ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
California College of Music
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1999
Total Faculty
2 staff
72 staff
Student Body
The student population of California College of Music has grown by 500% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The California College of Music diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
60 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
23 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
60 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
83 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
23 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
60 students
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
9%
n/a
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
2%
46%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
5%
23%
% Hawaiian
9%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
% Non Resident races
6%
1%
% Unknown races
56%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Acceptance Rate
100%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of California College of Music?
The acceptance rate of California College of Music is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What is California College of Music's ranking?
California College of Music ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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