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Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

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Admissions

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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

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

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 24, 4:39 PM

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

Fall 2026

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

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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

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

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

Official source 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 Jul 24, 4:39 PM