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Musicians Institute

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Acceptance rate 79%
Students retention rate 47%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Hollywood, California, Musicians Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Musicians Institute operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Musicians Institute is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Musicians Institute 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 5-to-1, Musicians Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Musicians Institute is 47% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Musicians Institute do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Association of Schools of Music

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,795

Cost of attendance at Musicians Institute in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,795

Cost of attendance at Musicians Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Musicians Institute received on average $3,653 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.

$3,653
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 20 30% $3,254 $65,086
Other Federal Grant 20 30% $3,839 $76,786
State Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $1,333 $1,333
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 31 47% $2,076 $64,342
Total Grant & Scholarships 39 59% $3,653 $142,461

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Musicians Institute students who enrolled in 2015 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 Musicians Institute students is 53.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.4%.

53.6%

  • asian 75.0% 6 students
  • African American 22.2% 4 students
  • white 47.0% 31 students
  • unknown 33.3% 7 students
  • hispanic 51.6% 16 students
  • International Students 71.8% 56 students
  • Mixed Race 46.7% 7 students

Service Offerings

Musicians Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Musicians Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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