California Jazz Conservatory
Berkeley, CA 94704-1268
About California Jazz Conservatory
California Jazz Conservatory is a private university in Berkeley, California, enrolling about 6 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 66.67% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (33.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 100.00%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Jazz Conservatory | $15,000 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is California Jazz Conservatory really?
Key findings
- California Jazz Conservatory charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($15,000).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 1.9×.
California Jazz Conservatory tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $15,000
Finding California Jazz Conservatory charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $15,000. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 1.9×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 26% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at California Jazz Conservatory versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
California Jazz Conservatory: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for California Jazz Conservatory—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$15,000
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $60,000. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What California Jazz Conservatory is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is California Jazz Conservatory a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
California Jazz Conservatory is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for California Jazz Conservatory.
Campus
Location
Berkeley, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 94704-1268
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, tuition is 14% above the median for Suburban campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Size
Enrollment
6
Total enrollment
- Full-time share
- 83%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 30.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for California Jazz Conservatory.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California Jazz Conservatory was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for California Jazz Conservatory in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $17,950 | $17,950 | $18,848 |
| 2016 | $17,400 | $17,400 | $24,437 |
| 2017 | $18,300 | $18,300 | $20,386 |
| 2018 | $19,100 | $19,100 | $18,910 |
| 2019 | $19,900 | $19,900 | — |
| 2020 | $21,100 | $21,100 | — |
| 2021 | $21,900 | $21,900 | $25,843 |
| 2022 | $22,800 | $22,800 | $44,554 |
| 2023 | $23,700 | $23,700 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
California Jazz Conservatory reported total enrollment of about 6 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 67% male and 33% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (33.3%), Hispanic or Latino (33.3%), and Non-Resident Alien (33.3%). About 30.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California Jazz Conservatory in 2024 is 6 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
0.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
50.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.00% of students graduating from California Jazz Conservatory completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Music Performance, General: 83% male / 17% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do California Jazz Conservatory graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for California Jazz Conservatory from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for California Jazz Conservatory.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at California Jazz Conservatory.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for California Jazz Conservatory graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for California Jazz Conservatory—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $12,080
- California median 1.2× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 1.3× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,093
- California median 0.32× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.30× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.29× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
California Jazz Conservatory at a glance
California Jazz Conservatory
California Jazz Conservatory is a private non-profit institution in Berkeley, CA, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting).
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Music Performance, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian33.3%Hispanic or Latino33.3%Non-Resident Alien33.3%
Schools near California Jazz Conservatory
Other campuses in Berkeley, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is California Jazz Conservatory located?
California Jazz Conservatory is located in Berkeley, CA.
What is California Jazz Conservatory's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at California Jazz Conservatory is 66.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2 applicants and 2 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is California Jazz Conservatory's tuition?
California Jazz Conservatory tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $15,000 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does California Jazz Conservatory cost?
Reported tuition is $15,000 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at California Jazz Conservatory?
California Jazz Conservatory reports total enrollment of about 6 students, White (33.3%), Hispanic or Latino (33.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at California Jazz Conservatory?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is California Jazz Conservatory public or private?
California Jazz Conservatory is a private nonprofit institution located in Berkeley, CA.
Is California Jazz Conservatory an HBCU?
No. California Jazz Conservatory is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is California Jazz Conservatory a tribal college?
No. California Jazz Conservatory is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is California Jazz Conservatory religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for California Jazz Conservatory in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.