California College of Music Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

California College of Music is a private for-profit trade school in Pasadena, California, enrolling about 60 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $25,065 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $21,985. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (90.0%) and White (3.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $21,985
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $25,065 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 60 0.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.00%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 23.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 45.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 60
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 19
  • Room & Board: $10,984 annual estimate

California College of Music: what the data shows

Common questions about California College of Music, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is California College of Music?

California College of Music is located in Pasadena, CA (ZIP 91106-2403).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is California College of Music public or private?

California College of Music is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does California College of Music cost?

Published tuition: $21,985.

Average net price after aid: $25,065.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$25,065

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $87,940.

How hard is it to get into California College of Music?

Admission rate: 100.00%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is California College of Music?

Total enrollment: 60 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 60 students.

About 0% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at California College of Music?

150%-time completion rate: 70.00%.

First-year retention: 28.6%.

How much debt do students have?

28.57% of students receive Pell grants.

What is California College of Music known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is California College of Music a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 70.00%; net price $25,065. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$21,985
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at California College of Music was $21,985.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$25,065
2024 Value

In 2024 California College of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,065.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$100,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$25,065 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$87,940 4-Year Tuition

$10,984 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$33,369 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$133,476 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for California College of Music.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California College of Music 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 College of Music in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2021$13,432$13,432—
2022$15,272$15,272$34,531
2023$18,830$18,830$18,922

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.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

100.00% Acceptance Rate

19 Total Applicants

9 Students Admitted

3 First-Time Students Enrolled

33.33% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

California College of Music reported total enrollment of about 60 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (90.0%), White (3.3%), and Black or African American (3.3%). About 28.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

0.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California College of Music in 2024 is 60 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 60 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

28.6%
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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 90.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

70.00% 100% Completion Time

70.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 70.00% of students graduating from California College of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Music Performance, General: 33% male / 67% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for California College of Music.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for California College of Music.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Music Performance, General: 3 completions

Most popular programs at California College of Music.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for California College of Music graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California College of Music from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,591

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

California College of Music is a private for-profit institution located in Pasadena, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Music Performance, General. Enrollment is approximately 60 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (90.0%), White (3.3%), Black or African American (3.3%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.00%. Approximately 28.57% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Pasadena, CA 91106-2403

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

California College of Music provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is California College of Music located?

California College of Music is located in Pasadena, CA.

What is California College of Music's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at California College of Music is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 19 applicants and 9 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does California College of Music cost?

Reported tuition is $21,985 and average net price is $25,065 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,984 annually.

What is the student body demographics at California College of Music?

California College of Music reports undergraduate enrollment of about 60 students, Hispanic or Latino (90.0%), White (3.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at California College of Music?

The 150%-time completion rate is 70.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is California College of Music public or private?

California College of Music is a private for-profit institution located in Pasadena, CA.

Is California College of Music an HBCU?

No. California College of Music is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is California College of Music a tribal college?

No. California College of Music is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is California College of Music a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—California College of Music reports 90.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is California College of Music religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for California College of Music in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Pasadena, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • 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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.