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Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

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Admissions

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Training

Comprehensive program covering music theory, musicianship, performance, and music technology

Performance ensembles include College Choir, Symphonic Band, and Studio Jazz Band

Applied Music Program with master-class environment for individual instrument and voice study

Recording arts training with hands-on studio experience

Value

Located in Woodland Hills in the heart of Los Angeles

Music scholarships available through the LAPC Music Department

Free tuition available through the LA Promise Program

Open enrollment, no audition required for admission

Pierce reports #1 in transfer admission rate to UCLA and #1 in transfer to Cal State Northridge among California community colleges

School Info

Snapshot

46%

Grad Rate

13.4K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,238

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,040

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,645

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,270

After aid

Can I Afford College · lapc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 24, 4:39 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive program covering music theory, musicianship, performance, and music technology

Performance ensembles include College Choir, Symphonic Band, and Studio Jazz Band

Applied Music Program with master-class environment for individual instrument and voice study

Recording arts training with hands-on studio experience

Value

Located in Woodland Hills in the heart of Los Angeles

Music scholarships available through the LAPC Music Department

Free tuition available through the LA Promise Program

Open enrollment, no audition required for admission

Pierce reports #1 in transfer admission rate to UCLA and #1 in transfer to Cal State Northridge among California community colleges

Program Highlights

Training

Comprehensive program covering music theory, musicianship, performance, and music technology

Performance ensembles include College Choir, Symphonic Band, and Studio Jazz Band

Applied Music Program with master-class environment for individual instrument and voice study

Recording arts training with hands-on studio experience

Value

Located in Woodland Hills in the heart of Los Angeles

Music scholarships available through the LAPC Music Department

Free tuition available through the LA Promise Program

Open enrollment, no audition required for admission

Pierce reports #1 in transfer admission rate to UCLA and #1 in transfer to Cal State Northridge among California community colleges

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Gateway · opencccapply.net

Program AppApplication

Deadline

Fall 2026 AMP application deadline (post-enrollment gateway; closed)Jun 1, 2026

Audition

Fall 2026 AMP audition (post-enrollment gateway; completed)Jun 11, 2026

Amp · lapc.edu

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

No audition is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Music · lapc.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Apply any time via OpenCCC, no application fee

Rolling admissions, no deadline

LA Promise Program covers tuition and fees for eligible students

Admission Pathway

AA-T (Transfer) degree, designed for transfer to CSU music programs

AA (local) degree, Associate of Arts in Music

Recording Arts Skills Certificate also available

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open enrollment, no audition or interview required for college/program admission

Post-Enrollment

Applied Music courses (MUS 181-184) require a separate audition into the Applied Music Program after college enrollment

AMP areas include classical and jazz voice, piano, guitar, band/orchestral instruments, and composition

Some ensemble courses may also require auditions for course placement or enrollment

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

LAPC Music scholarship page lists department awards for AMP, musicianship, music theory, and jazz students

Application windows and amounts vary by award; check the LAPC Music Scholarships page for the current cycle

Contact: lapc-music@piercecollege.edu or (818) 719-6476

School Info

Snapshot

46%

Grad Rate

13.4K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,238

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,040

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,645

Before aid

Average Net Price

$13,270

After aid

Can I Afford College · lapc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Comprehensive program covering music theory, musicianship, performance, and music technology

Performance ensembles include College Choir, Symphonic Band, and Studio Jazz Band

Applied Music Program with master-class environment for individual instrument and voice study

Recording arts training with hands-on studio experience

Value

Located in Woodland Hills in the heart of Los Angeles

Music scholarships available through the LAPC Music Department

Free tuition available through the LA Promise Program

Open enrollment, no audition required for admission

Pierce reports #1 in transfer admission rate to UCLA and #1 in transfer to Cal State Northridge among California community colleges

Updated Jul 24, 4:39 PM