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Los Angeles Pierce College

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Training

Transfer-focused curriculum designed for seamless transfer to CSU music programs

Coursework includes music theory, musicianship, applied music, and large ensemble performance

Performance ensembles include College Choir, Symphonic Band, Chamber Music, Orchestra, and Studio Jazz Band

Applied Music study in a master-class environment

Degree Flexibility

Designed for seamless transfer to California State University (CSU) music programs

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

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) provides a guaranteed pathway to a bachelor's degree at a California State University; confirm major and campus requirements with a counselor

Value

Located in Woodland Hills in the heart of Los Angeles

Free tuition available through the LA Promise Program

Open enrollment, no audition required for admission

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

46%

Enrollment

13.4K

Earnings

$45K

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 Sep 8, 12:02 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Transfer-focused curriculum designed for seamless transfer to CSU music programs

Coursework includes music theory, musicianship, applied music, and large ensemble performance

Performance ensembles include College Choir, Symphonic Band, Chamber Music, Orchestra, and Studio Jazz Band

Applied Music study in a master-class environment

Degree Flexibility

Designed for seamless transfer to California State University (CSU) music programs

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

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) provides a guaranteed pathway to a bachelor's degree at a California State University; confirm major and campus requirements with a counselor

Value

Located in Woodland Hills in the heart of Los Angeles

Free tuition available through the LA Promise Program

Open enrollment, no audition required for admission

Program Highlights

Training

Transfer-focused curriculum designed for seamless transfer to CSU music programs

Coursework includes music theory, musicianship, applied music, and large ensemble performance

Performance ensembles include College Choir, Symphonic Band, Chamber Music, Orchestra, and Studio Jazz Band

Applied Music study in a master-class environment

Degree Flexibility

Designed for seamless transfer to California State University (CSU) music programs

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

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) provides a guaranteed pathway to a bachelor's degree at a California State University; confirm major and campus requirements with a counselor

Value

Located in Woodland Hills in the heart of Los Angeles

Free tuition available through the LA Promise Program

Open enrollment, no audition required for admission

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Oct 1, 2026

Deadline

International (outside U.S. or in U.S. on another visa) application deadlineJul 15, 2027

International (outside U.S. or in U.S. on another visa) documents deadlineJul 18, 2027

International (in U.S. with valid I-20) application deadlineAug 2, 2027

International (in U.S. with valid I-20) documents deadlineAug 5, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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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

Curriculum

21-22 units in the major

Required: Applied Music I-IV, Music Theory I-III, Musicianship I-III

4 units of large ensemble across 4 semesters (Choir, Chamber Music, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Brass Ensemble, or Studio Jazz Band)

Two-year completion timeline

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

Grad rate

46%

Enrollment

13.4K

Earnings

$45K

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

Transfer-focused curriculum designed for seamless transfer to CSU music programs

Coursework includes music theory, musicianship, applied music, and large ensemble performance

Performance ensembles include College Choir, Symphonic Band, Chamber Music, Orchestra, and Studio Jazz Band

Applied Music study in a master-class environment

Degree Flexibility

Designed for seamless transfer to California State University (CSU) music programs

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

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) provides a guaranteed pathway to a bachelor's degree at a California State University; confirm major and campus requirements with a counselor

Value

Located in Woodland Hills in the heart of Los Angeles

Free tuition available through the LA Promise Program

Open enrollment, no audition required for admission

Updated Sep 8, 12:02 AM