Los Angeles College of Music

300 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • The Los Angeles College of Music, LACM, prepares students to be leaders in music and offers degrees in Music Performance and Music Production. Located in the heart of the music and entertainment industries, the faculty is comprised of current, leading, musical professionals with a passion for inspiring the next generation. (Formerly known as LAMA, The Los Angeles Music Academy.)

School Highlights

Los Angeles College of Music serves 260 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,875
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Los Angeles College of Music ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Los Angeles College of Music
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
92 staff
315 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Los Angeles College of Music has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Los Angeles College of Music diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
260 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
231 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
29 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
260 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
231 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
29 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
108 students
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
14%
47%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
28%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
38%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
35%
43%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $22,875 is more than the state average of $17,819. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,875
$17,819
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$28,139
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,667
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
83%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Los Angeles College of Music cost?
Los Angeles College of Music's private state tuition is approximately $22,875.
What is the acceptance rate of Los Angeles College of Music?
The acceptance rate of Los Angeles College of Music is 83%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
What is Los Angeles College of Music's ranking?
Los Angeles College of Music ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,875
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,637 per year for in-state students and $7,755 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,295 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Keck Graduate Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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