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LACM Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

58% 4-Year Graduation Rate
59% 6-Year Graduation Rate
60% Retention Rate

Los Angeles College of Music 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many LACM first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore LACM retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

LACM Retention Rate

60% Freshmen Retention Rate
Below Average Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 60% students making it past their freshmen year, LACM has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in California, the average is 73.07%.

LACM Retention  60 out of 100
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California Retention  73 out of 100
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Retention Rate
LACM60%
Nationwide70.57%
California73.07%
Low retention rates may be a signal that a lot of students plan on transferring after a year or two. Is that the case here?

LACM Graduation Rates

59% 6-Year Graduation Rate
41.28% Dropout Rate

There were approximately 64 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

58% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 59% in six years, and 59% in eight years.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official LACM graduation rate 59%.

Four Year Graduation Rate  59%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  59%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  59%
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LACM Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years6459%
Six Years6459%
Eight Years00%
Did Not Complete4541%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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LACM Drop Out Rate

LACM Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
International71%
Multi-Ethnic100%
White60%

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at LACM are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?

First-Time / Full-Time LACM Graduation Rates

52% First-Time, Full-Time
58% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Los Angeles College of Music represent 52% of the students in the class of 2015, and 51.56% of LACM bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 58%, first-time students in the LACM class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the LACM graduation rate was 58%, and by the eight year mark, 58% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  58 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  58 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  58 out of 100
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LACM First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsLACMNationwide
Four Years58%37.92%
Six Years58%46.43%
Eight Years58%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time LACM Drop Out Rates

24 first-time / full-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred00.00%
Dropped Out24100.00%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

3% First-Time, Part-Time

First-time / part-time students at Los Angeles College of Music represent 2.75% of the students in the class of 2015.

First-Time / Part-Time LACM Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsLACMNationwide
Four Years1%14.37%
Six Years1%21.59%
Eight Years1%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time LACM Drop Out Rates

3 first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred00.00%
Dropped Out3100.00%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

42% Returning, Full-Time
67% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

46 LACM students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 42.20% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 67%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 67%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  67 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  67 out of 100
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LACM Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsLACMNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years67%53.83%
Eight Years67%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time LACM Drop Out Rates

15 non first-time / part-time students or 33% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred00.00%
Dropped Out15100.00%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

3% Returning, Part-Time

3 LACM students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 2.75% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 0%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 0%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

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LACM Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time LACM Drop Out Rates

3 non first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred00.00%
Dropped Out3100.00%

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