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Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna College of Art and Design

Laguna College of Art and Design

Laguna Beach, CA, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) is a private art and design college located in Laguna Beach, California. Accredited and renowned for its comprehensive curriculum, LCAD offers undergraduate degrees across 11 dynamic programs including Animation, Fine Arts, Entertainment Design, Experimental Animation, Game Art, Graphic Design + Digital Media, and Illustration. The college also features a robust selection of Liberal Arts courses and three Graduate programs in Game Design, Drawing, and Painting. With an exceptional student-to-faculty ratio, LCAD fosters close mentorship and a personalized learning experience, empowering students to excel in their chosen fields. Beyond acquiring cutting-edge skills, LCAD cultivates problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, equipping graduates to thrive in the creative economy and make enduring contributions throughout their careers.

Acceptance Rate:
88%
Average Net Price:
$37,560
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$37,560
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$35,650
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$35,650
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$18,071
Books and Supplies
$2324
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$33,702
$30k - $48k
$34,833
$48k - $75k
$37,582
$75k - $110k
$37,855
$110k+
$37,326
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,841
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,382
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,314

 

Students receiving state aid
15%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8379
Students receiving federal aid
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,382
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$19,441
$30k - $48k
$16,093
$48k - $75k
$15,497
$75k - $110k
$12,957
$110k+
$9,571
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$7,324,740

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,655
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
40%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,393
Average Other Loans Per Year
$29,840

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
88%
Acceptance Rate
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361
Students Applied
73
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 15
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
65%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
3.4
Average GPA

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 949-376-6000
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
760
Total Number of Undergrads
729
0
100
44%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
65%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
6

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
26%
 US National: 44%
74%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
65%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
42
Countries Represented
16
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
16%
Hispanic
22%
Native American
1%
White
46%
Multiracial
7%
Percent of First Generation Students
22%
Student Organizations
14
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
11%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
9%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
2

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,400
Top 5 Cities
Orange
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
New York
Top 5 Employers
Laguna College of Art and Design
Blizzard Entertainment
Broken Circle Studios
Freelance, self-employed
Hurley
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Operations
Media and Communication
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258

REVIEWS

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It's a great school for people who are interested in small classes with the focus on the students. The classes work you as hard as any other school and fun to take. The school is located near the beach, also allowing you to walk around the surrounding paths.
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