by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Los Angeles College of Music, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Los Angeles College of Music came in at $30,540 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees totaled $3,540; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,000 |
| Fees | $3,540 |
| Total | $30,540 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Los Angeles College of Music cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Los Angeles College of Music tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Los Angeles College of Music lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Los Angeles College of Music Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Los Angeles College of Music has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $24,450 |
| Two Years Ago | $24,450 |
| One Year Ago | $24,450 |
| Most Recent Year | $27,000 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at LACM has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition moved up 10.4%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $33,725 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 6.08%, so a year from now students could pay around $32,396.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $32,396 |
| In 2 Years | $34,364 |
| In 3 Years | $36,452 |
| In 4 Years | $38,667 |
| In 5 Years | $41,017 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $141,879.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Los Angeles College of Music, head to the Los Angeles College of Music Financial Aid page.
