- 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 251 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Private-state tuition: $22,875
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
92 staff
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Los Angeles College of Music has declined by 12% 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 0.85 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
251 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
236 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
15 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
344 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
236 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
108 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
13%
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
15%
46%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
35%
24%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
n/a
% Unknown races
30%
1%
Diversity Score
0.85
0.71
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)
0.7308%
0.4884%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $22,875 is more than the state average of $20,392. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,875
$20,392
% 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%
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 92%.
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 and Average community college minority breakdown.
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