Musicians Institute
Musicians Institute at a Glance
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About Musicians Institute
According to Wikipedia, Musicians Institute is a private for-profit music school in Los Angeles, California. MI students can earn Certificates and – with transfer of coursework taken at Los Angeles City College – Associate of Arts Degrees, as well as Bachelor of Music Degrees in either Performance or Composition. The college was founded in 1977.
Musicians Institute Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425 | 78% | 80% | 42% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Musicians Institute Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $34,322 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $54,758 |
| 30K - 48K | $56,601 |
| 48K - 75K | $58,467 |
| 75K - 110K | $59,624 |
| 110K+ | $60,403 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Musicians Institute Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Musicians Institute students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $37,883 a year, and 82% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Musicians Institute's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,211 | 1,169 | 42 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Musicians Institute?
Musicians Institute is located at 6752 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028.
How Safe is Musicians Institute?
Relative to its enrollment, Musicians Institute has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is Musicians Institute Known For?
Musicians Institute is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Who Are Musicians Institute's Most Influential Alumni?
Musicians Institute's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Literature, and Communications. Here are some of Musicians Institute's most famous alumni:
- Steve Vai
- An American guitarist.
- Chad Smith
- An American drummer.
- Rivers Cuomo
- An American musician.
- John Shanks
- An American songwriter and record producer.
- Michael Denning
- An American historian.
- Jeff Buckley
- An American singer, guitarist and songwriter .
- Ilya Salmanzadeh
- A Swedish songwriter and record producer.
- Paul Gilbert
- An American guitarist and founding member of Mr. Big.
- Ray Luzier
- An American drummer.
- Lex Lang
- An American voice actor.
- Synyster Gates
- An American guitarist.
- Jimmy Herring
- An American musician.
