2026 Fall and Summer Tuition
The following tuition costs are calculated based on the expected time of completion of a full-time LACM student for the selected degree: Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, and Master's Degree.
Quarterly Rate
Number of Quarters
Total
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$9,500.00
4
$38,000.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$9,500.00
3
$28,500.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Third Year)
$9,500.00
3
$28,500.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Fourth Year)
$9,500.00
2
$19,000.00
Associate’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$9,500.00
3
$28,500.00
Associate’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$9,500.00
3
$28,500.00
Master’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$9,500.00
3
$28,500.00
Master’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$9,500.00
3
$28,500.00
Bridge to Success
$6,500.00
1
$6,500.00
California In-State Tuition Rate
California In-State Tuition rate starts in 2027. The following tuition costs are calculated based on the expected time of completion of a full-time LACM student for the selected degree: Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, and Master's Degree with the California In-State Tuition rate.
For more information, visit LACM.edu/California
Quarterly Rate
Number of Quarters
Total
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$7,900.00
4
$31,600.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$7,900.00
3
$23,700.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Third Year)
$7,900.00
3
$23,700.00
Bachelor’s Degree, All Majors (Fourth Year)
$7,900.00
2
$15,800.00
Associate’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$7,900.00
3
$23,700.00
Associate’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$7,900.00
3
$23,700.00
Master’s Degree, All Majors (First Year)
$7,900.00
3
$23,700.00
Master’s Degree, All Majors (Second Year)
$7,900.00
3
$23,700.00
All Student Fees
Quarterly Fees
$1,235.00
Quarterly
Description of Quarterly Fee
The quarterly fee rate contributes to:
Student Services: LACM provides multiple student activities per term in order to provide the opportunity for students to connect with each other outside of the classroom. These include wellness workshops, open mic nights, club activities, presentations, game and movie nights, dances, DJ nights, and more.
Student Technology: LACM strives to provide the most updated and industry-standard software, hardware, studio spaces, and equipment to support the curriculum of each program at LACM.
Health: LACM has partnered with Carbon Health to provide low-to-no cost access to services at any of their Urgent and Primary Care clinics nationwide, including the clinic located in Pasadena. https://carbonhealth.com/
Experiential Learning: LACM offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities each quarter, including showcases featuring industry panelists, networking events, guest speakers and department-specific masterclasses, guest musicians and orchestra members for select recording sessions, and a range of resources designed to help students develop the professional skills needed for successful careers in the music industry.
Additional Course Fees
Certain courses will incur an additional fee due to supplemental personnel, equipment, or books required for course completion. Please contact the Billing Office, [email protected], for specific fee schedule.
Additional Fees
Application Fee (Fall 2024 and later, Non-refundable)
$75
One Time
Enrollment Fee (Non-refundable)
$150
One Time
International Student Enrollment Fee (Non-refundable)
$250
One Time
Estimated Book Cost
General Education course books are not included in the LACM’s tuition price; therefore the student is responsible for purchasing their text books (i.e. Amazon, Half Price Books, etc).
$295
Quarterly
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Mandatory fees for each student are non-refundable.
**The STRF is a fund administered by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau) that relieves or mitigates economic loss suffered by a student while enrolled in a qualifying institution – generally, one that is approved or registered by the Bureau. At the time of his or her enrollment, the student must have been a California resident or enrolled in a California residency program, prepaid tuition, and suffered economic loss.
Effective April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
Financial Aid Information
LACM offers Merit Based Scholarships, Need-based grants & Federal Financial Aid for those that qualify.
LACM’s Office of Student Financial Services is here to assist all incoming and current students with their billing, invoicing, and student employment needs. Student Financial Services regularly works with other departments across campus to guide students through the enrollment and matriculation process.
Questions?
Tuition & Fees
LACM Billing Office
[email protected]
626.568.8850
Scholarships
LACM Admissions
[email protected]
626.568.8850
Financial Aid & Grants
LACM Financial Aid Office
[email protected]
626.568.8850