Los Angeles College of Music

What is the cost of studying for a year at Los Angeles College of Music?

LACM's reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition was $25,650, with $3,540 in required fees, for $29,190 before living and other expenses. The reported tuition and fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state students. These are published charges, not an individual financial-aid offer.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $29,190 for the reported academic year.
• Reported room and board allowance: $22,752; actual costs depend on living arrangements.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,089, with transportation and personal expenses additional.

Adding those three reported categories produces $53,031, but not a complete individual cost-of-attendance estimate: other budget items may apply. Students should avoid adding a housing allowance to a separate housing charge for the same expense. The reported average net price for families with annual income of $48,000 or less was $41,484. Net price reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid for a defined group; an applicant's actual price depends on their aid offer and circumstances. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, applicable state assistance and institutional scholarships through the college's financial-aid process; borrowing reduces the bill due now but must generally be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Los Angeles College of Music?

Paid work, an internship and Federal Work-Study are different arrangements. Federal Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, provides wages for approved work rather than an upfront reduction in tuition; ordinary part-time jobs do not require a Work-Study award.

Students interested in campus work should ask the financial-aid office whether their award includes Work-Study and how available positions are posted. Music-related projects or internships may help develop experience but should not be assumed to be paid or to satisfy degree requirements. Applicants seeking career support should ask for the current process for obtaining portfolio feedback, internship assistance, employer contacts and alumni networking, rather than equating access to the Los Angeles music market with a job placement service.