At California College of Music, we believe that access to an excellent college music education should be made available to everyone, and we are proud to be one of the most affordable private music colleges in California. Comparable schools often charge more than $40,000 per year for tuition alone. In order to help alleviate the student debt crisis and create a society which includes more economically empowered musicians, California College of Music has set tuition costs that are among the lowest available for a high-quality private college music education.
BASE TUITION (DOMESTIC FULL-TIME): $4,080 per quarter (tuition increase to $4,680 in the Fall of 2022)
BASE TUITION (DOMESTIC PART-TIME): $2,176 per quarter (tuition increase to $2,496 in the Fall of 2022)
BASE TUITION (INTERNATIONAL FULL-TIME): $5,700 per quarter (tuition increase to $5,970 in the Fall of 2022)
CCM also provides an equal opportunity for all applicants to apply for institutional awards, which can significantly bring down the cost of tuition. Click here to learn more about our Financial Support Options
- Associate of Science
- Certificate in Performance
- Certificate in Songwriting & Music Production
- Apprentice in Performance
- Short Term Programs
Associate of Science in Performance
Full-Time
6 Quarters / 18 months / 14-16 Credits Per QuarterTuition / $28,080
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 6 Quarters) / $1,800
Student ID / $20
Total Tuition + Fees / $29,900 USD
Part-Time
12 Quarters / 3 years / 7-8 Credits Per QuarterTuition / $29,952
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 12 Quarters) / $3,600
Student ID / $20
Total Tuition + Fees / $33,572 USD
Certificate in Performance
Full-Time
4 Quarters / 12 months / 14-16 Credits Per QuarterTuition / $18,720
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 4 Quarters) / $1,200
Student ID / $20
Total Tuition + Fees / $19,940 USD
Part-Time
8 Quarters / 2 Years / 7-8 Credits Per QuarterTuition / $19,968
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 8 Quarters) / $2,400
Student ID / $20
Total Tuition + Fees / $22,388 USD
Certificate in Songwriting & Music Production
Full-Time
4 Quarters / 12 months / 14-16 Credits Per QuarterTuition / $18,720
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 4 Quarters) / $1,200
Student ID / $20
Total Tuition + Fees / $19,940 USD
Part-Time
8 Quarters / 2 Years / 7-8 Credits Per QuarterTuition / $19,968
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 8 Quarters) / $2,400
Student ID / $20
Total Tuition + Fees / $22,388 USD
Apprentice in Performance
Full-Time
2 Quarters / 6 months / 14-16 Credits Per QuarterTuition / $9,360
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 2 Quarters) / $600
Student ID / $20
Total Tuition + Fees / $9,980 USD
Part-Time
4 Quarters / 12 months / 7-8 Credits Per QuarterTuition / $9,984
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 4 Quarters) / $1,200
Student ID / $20
Total Tuition + Fees / $11,204 USD
Non-collegiate short term programs
Preparatory Quarter
8 Weeks
Program Fee / $3,000
Total / $3,000 USD
Vocal Performance Basics
7 Weeks
Program Fee / $449
Total / $449 USD
Songwriting and Production Basics
7 Weeks
Program Fee / $449
Total / $449 USD
Musicianship Basics
7 Weeks
Program Fee / $449
Total / $449 USD
Emerging Artists Program
7 Weeks
Program Fee / $499
Total / $499 USD
- Associate of Science
- Certificate in Performance
- Certificate in Songwriting & Music Production
- Apprentice in Performance
- Short Term Programs
Associate of Science in Performance
Full-Time
6 Quarters / 18 monthsTuition / $35,820
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 6 Quarters) / $1,800
Student ID / $20
I-20 Issuance & Mailing Fee / $200
Wire Transfer Fee / $80
Total Tuition + Fees / $37,920 USD
Certificate in Performance
Full-Time
4 Quarters / 12 monthsTuition / $23,880
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 4 Quarters) / $1,200
Student ID / $20
I-20 Issuance & Mailing Fee / $200
Wire Transfer Fee / $80
Total Tuition + Fees / $25,380 USD
Certificate in Songwriting & Music Production
Full-Time
4 Quarters / 12 monthsTuition / $23,880
Associated Fees
Material & Maintenance Fee ($300 Per Quarter x 4 Quarters) / $1,200
Student ID / $20
I-20 Issuance & Mailing Fee / $200
Wire Transfer Fee / $80
Total Tuition + Fees / $25,380 USD
Non-collegiate short term programs
Preparatory Quarter
8 Weeks
Program Fee / $4,000
Total / $4,000 USD
*Note: International students must already be in the U.S. in order to join the Preparatory Quarter
Preferred payment method for international students:
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Official Academic Transcript
$15 each
Late Application Fee
$70
Late Tuition Payment Fee
$100 per week
Change of Program, Emphasis and/or Study Status Fee
$70
Additional Course Cost
(over 17 credits if Full-Time & over 8 credits if Part-Time)
$272 per credit, $380 per credit (International)
Independent Study
$700
Housing Placement Fee
$250
Airport Pickup Fee
$120
Degree/Certificate Replacement Fee
$35