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California College of Music

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Pasadena, California, California College of Music is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. California College of Music operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that California College of Music is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California College of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, California College of Music emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at California College of Music is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at California College of Music do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Association of Schools of Music

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,432

Cost of attendance at California College of Music in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,432

Cost of attendance at California College of Music in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at California College of Music received on average $1,377 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$1,377
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 0 0% - -
Other Federal Grant 0 0% - -
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 80% $1,377 $5,508
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 80% $1,377 $5,508

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California College of Music students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California College of Music students is 53.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 100.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.3%.

53.8%

  • International Students 85.7% 6 students

Service Offerings

California College of Music provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

California College of Music offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational