- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $43,023 a year (2022–23)
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Los Angeles College of Music reported an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Los Angeles College of Music reviews each application.
Los Angeles College of Music GPA requirements
Los Angeles College of Music requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Los Angeles College of Music hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Los Angeles College of Music acceptance rate
Los Angeles College of Music admitted 364 of 415 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Los Angeles College of Music is a private for-profit 4-year college in Pasadena, California, with 227 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Los Angeles College of Music looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Los Angeles College of Music didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Los Angeles College of Music awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $43,023 a year at Los Angeles College of Music in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Los Angeles College of Music with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Los Angeles College of Music admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Los Angeles College of Music?
A lot: Los Angeles College of Music requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Los Angeles College of Music?
Los Angeles College of Music requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Los Angeles College of Music?
Los Angeles College of Music's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 364 of 415 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Los Angeles College of Music hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Los Angeles College of Music admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Los Angeles College of Music test optional?
Check Los Angeles College of Music's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Los Angeles College of Music was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does Los Angeles College of Music cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $43,023 a year at Los Angeles College of Music in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Los Angeles College of Music?
No, but it considers one. Los Angeles College of Music doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Los Angeles College of Music give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Los Angeles College of Music awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Los Angeles College of Music if a parent went there?
Yes. Los Angeles College of Music considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Los Angeles College of Music's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Los Angeles College of MusicU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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