“Private music college in Pasadena offering bachelor's and master's degrees across performance, business, and production.”
Los Angeles College of Music (LACM, formerly LAMA College for Music Professionals) is a private for-profit music college in Pasadena, California, founded in 1996 and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 2003. About half of its more than 1,000 graduates come from outside the United States.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Music Business
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Test Free — No test scores needed — they won't be reviewed even if submitted.
Official SourceSummer 2026
Term starts July 6, 2026
Fall 2026
Extended deadline; rolling thereafter for limited remaining spots. Term starts October 5, 2026
Winter 2027
Select programs only; term starts January 11, 2027
Spring 2027 Priority
Priority deadline
Spring 2027 Regular
Term starts April 5, 2027
This university does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admissions.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$30,540
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
3 years
Three-year, year-round (quarter system) intensive performance degree with weekly private lessons, ensemble placement every quarter, and final-quarter performance and recording capstones.
3 years
Studio-centered production degree spanning recording, mixing, beat-making, and synthesis. Students complete multiple original productions in LACM's professional studios and graduate with a portfolio ready for label and sync submissions.
3 years
Film, TV, and game scoring program covering MIDI orchestration, mock-ups, live recording, and sync workflows. Students score multiple short films and trailers as part of the curriculum.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $30,540
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
