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Laguna College of Art and Design

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 56
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 83%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Laguna Beach, California, LCA&D is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that LCA&D is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Laguna College of Art and Design is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, LCA&D emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

LCA&D boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,600

Cost of attendance at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,600

Cost of attendance at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Laguna College of Art and Design received on average $12,284 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,284
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 52 47% $4,368 $227,126
Other Federal Grant 52 47% $4,849 $252,126
State Grant/Scholarships 20 18% $8,677 $173,546
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 111 100% $8,449 $937,880
Total Grant & Scholarships 111 100% $12,284 $1,363,552

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Laguna College of Art and Design students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Laguna College of Art and Design students is 70.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.2%.

70.4%

  • asian 80.0% 8 students
  • African American 100.0% 2 students
  • white 70.8% 34 students
  • hispanic 68.8% 11 students

Service Offerings

Laguna College of Art and Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Laguna College of Art and Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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