Musicians Institute Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Musicians Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Hollywood, California, enrolling about 759 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 $46,518 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $34,322. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,778 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $34,322
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $46,518 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.95% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 759 71.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.81%
  • Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
  • First-Generation Students: 34.1%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 14.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 29.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,190
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 425
  • Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate

Musicians Institute: what the data shows

Common questions about Musicians Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Musicians Institute?

Musicians Institute is located in Hollywood, CA (ZIP 90028).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Musicians Institute public or private?

Musicians Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Musicians Institute cost?

Published tuition: $34,322.

Average net price after aid: $46,518.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$44,392
$30,001–$48,000$46,239
$48,001–$75,000$47,465
$75,001–$110,000$49,296
$110,001+$51,119

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $137,288.

How hard is it to get into Musicians Institute?

Admission rate: 77.95%.

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

How big is Musicians Institute?

Total enrollment: 759 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,190 students.

Graduate enrollment: 24 students.

About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Musicians Institute?

150%-time completion rate: 52.81%.

First-year retention: 80.0%.

What do graduates of Musicians Institute earn?

Median earnings: $24,962 six years after entry; $32,778 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

19.87% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Musicians Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Musicians Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.95%; completion rate 52.81%; median earnings $32,778 at 10 years; net price $46,518. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$34,322
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Musicians Institute was $34,322.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$46,518
2024 Value

In 2024 Musicians Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $46,518.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$186,072 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$46,518 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$137,288 4-Year Tuition

$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,746 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$58,154 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$232,616 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Musicians Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

19.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Musicians Institute was 0.00%.

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 Musicians Institute in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$23,985$23,985$35,680
2014$23,985$23,985$36,437
2015$24,030$24,030$36,757
2016$24,030$24,030$35,930
2017$24,030$24,030$36,956
2018$24,030$24,030$35,997
2019$24,795$24,795$34,558
2020$24,795$24,795$37,835
2021$24,795$24,795$36,228
2022$24,795$24,795$36,558
2023$28,400$28,400$37,793

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

77.95% Acceptance Rate

425 Total Applicants

303 Students Admitted

141 First-Time Students Enrolled

46.53% 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

Musicians Institute reported total enrollment of about 759 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 67% male and 33% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (45.1%), White (20.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%). About 19.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Musicians Institute in 2024 is 759 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,190 students. Graduate enrollment is about 24 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

80.0%
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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Non-Resident Alien at 45.1%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

18.75% 100% Completion Time

52.81% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18.75% of students graduating from Musicians Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Music Performance, General: 70% male / 30% female
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 84% male / 16% female
  • Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair: 95% male / 5% 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: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Musicians Institute.

Return on Investment

$32,778 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

76.16% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Musicians Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Music Performance, General: 181 completions

2. Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 56 completions

3. Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair: 42 completions

4. Music, Other: 14 completions

5. Music Theory and Composition: 10 completions

6. Music Management: 6 completions

Most popular programs at Musicians Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Musicians Institute graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Musicians Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 29.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,761
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,732

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Musicians Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Hollywood, CA, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Music Performance, General, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair. Enrollment is approximately 759 students. Student body composition includes Non-Resident Alien (45.1%), White (20.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%). The admission rate is 77.95%. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.81%. Approximately 19.87% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)

Location

Hollywood, CA 90028

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Musicians Institute 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 Musicians Institute located?

Musicians Institute is located in Hollywood, CA.

What is Musicians Institute's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Musicians Institute is 78.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 425 applicants and 303 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Musicians Institute cost?

Reported tuition is $34,322 and average net price is $46,518 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Musicians Institute?

Musicians Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,190 students, Non-Resident Alien (45.1%), White (20.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Musicians Institute?

About 34.1% of students at Musicians Institute are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Musicians Institute earn?

Median earnings are $24,962 six years after entry and $32,778 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Musicians Institute?

The 150%-time completion rate is 52.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Musicians Institute public or private?

Musicians Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Hollywood, CA.

Is Musicians Institute an HBCU?

No. Musicians Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Musicians Institute a tribal college?

No. Musicians Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Musicians Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Musicians Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.9%).

Is Musicians Institute religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Musicians Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Hollywood, 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.