Visible Music College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Visible Music College is a private trade and vocational school in Memphis, Tennessee, enrolling about 79 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 $27,820 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $22,000. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,933 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $22,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,820 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 28.03% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 79 83.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 22.86%
- Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 10.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 34.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1050
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 98
- Applicants (IPEDS): 136
- Room & Board: $7,000 annual estimate
Visible Music College: what the data shows
Common questions about Visible Music College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Visible Music College?
Visible Music College is located in Memphis, TN (ZIP 38103).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Visible Music College public or private?
Visible Music College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Visible Music College cost?
Published tuition: $22,000.
Average net price after aid: $27,820.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,744 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,450 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,873 |
| $110,001+ | $30,820 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $88,000.
How hard is it to get into Visible Music College?
Admission rate: 28.03%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1050 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Visible Music College?
Total enrollment: 79 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 98 students.
Graduate enrollment: 10 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Visible Music College?
150%-time completion rate: 22.86%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of Visible Music College earn?
Median earnings: $32,345 six years after entry; $35,933 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
48.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Visible Music College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Music Performance, General (30 completions)
- Lay Ministry (13 completions)
- Acting (12 completions)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician (6 completions)
- Dance, General (3 completions)
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management (3 completions)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (2 completions)
- Religious/Sacred Music (1 completions)
- Music Management (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Visible Music College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 28.03%; completion rate 22.86%; median earnings $35,933 at 10 years; net price $27,820. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$22,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Visible Music College was $22,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,820
2024 Value
In 2024 Visible Music College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,820.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,280 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,820 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$88,000 4-Year Tuition
$7,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$29,000 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$116,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Visible Music College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.74% 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 Visible Music College 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 Visible Music College 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 | $22,000 | $22,000 | $31,229 |
| 2014 | $19,600 | $19,600 | $30,032 |
| 2015 | $19,500 | $19,500 | $23,040 |
| 2016 | $19,500 | $19,500 | $23,445 |
| 2017 | $19,500 | $19,500 | $25,147 |
| 2018 | $19,500 | $19,500 | $25,269 |
| 2019 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $22,807 |
| 2020 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $29,229 |
| 2021 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $25,137 |
| 2022 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $24,482 |
| 2023 | $22,000 | $22,000 | $26,181 |
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
28.03% Acceptance Rate
136 Total Applicants
39 Students Admitted
31 First-Time Students Enrolled
79.49% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1050
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.25
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Visible Music College reported total enrollment of about 79 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.9%), Black or African American (21.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (19.0%). About 48.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Visible Music College in 2024 is 79 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 98 students. Graduate enrollment is about 10 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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 White at 51.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.00% 100% Completion Time
22.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.00% of students graduating from Visible Music College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Music Performance, General: 37% male / 63% female
- Lay Ministry: 46% male / 54% female
- Acting: 17% male / 83% 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 Visible Music College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$35,933 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
222.91% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Visible Music College.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Music Performance, General: 30 completions
2. Lay Ministry: 13 completions
3. Acting: 12 completions
4. Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 6 completions
5. Dance, General: 3 completions
6. Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management: 3 completions
7. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 2 completions
8. Religious/Sacred Music: 1 completions
9. Music Management: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Visible Music College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Visible Music College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Visible Music College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,476
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,511
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Visible Music College is a private non-profit institution located in Memphis, TN, 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, Lay Ministry, Acting. Enrollment is approximately 79 students. Student body composition includes White (51.9%), Black or African American (21.5%), Hispanic or Latino (19.0%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 28.03%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1050. The 150%-time completion rate is 22.86%. Approximately 48.81% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Location
Memphis, TN 38103
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 22.86% graduation rate at Visible Music College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Visible Music College located?
Visible Music College is located in Memphis, TN.
What is Visible Music College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Visible Music College is 28.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 136 applicants and 39 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Visible Music College cost?
Reported tuition is $22,000 and average net price is $27,820 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Visible Music College?
Visible Music College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 98 students, White (51.9%), Black or African American (21.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Visible Music College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Visible Music College reports midpoint SAT about 1050 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of Visible Music College earn?
Median earnings are $32,345 six years after entry and $35,933 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Visible Music College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 22.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Visible Music College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Visible Music College public or private?
Visible Music College is a private nonprofit institution located in Memphis, TN.
Is Visible Music College an HBCU?
No. Visible Music College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Visible Music College a tribal college?
No. Visible Music College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Visible Music College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Visible Music College does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.0%).
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
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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.