Laguna College of Art and Design

Laguna Beach, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Laguna College of Art and Design reported a 77.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Laguna College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Laguna Beach, CA. The historical average net price is $42,505 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

268 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$42,505

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

56.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

84.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

746

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Laguna College of Art and Design, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$37,203
$30,001 – $48,000$38,156
$48,001 – $75,000$40,258
$75,001 – $110,000$44,233
$110,000+$46,889

Top Majors at Laguna College of Art and Design

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts112
Communications Technologies46

Financial Aid at Laguna College of Art and Design

About Laguna College of Art and Design

Official website: https://www.lcad.edu/

Admissions: https://www.lcad.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Laguna College of Art and Design

What is the acceptance rate at Laguna College of Art and Design?

Laguna College of Art and Design reported a 78% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 268. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Laguna College of Art and Design?

The historical 78% acceptance rate suggests Laguna College of Art and Design was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Laguna College of Art and Design?

The stored historical average net price at Laguna College of Art and Design is $42,505 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,863 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Laguna College of Art and Design?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Laguna College of Art and Design is 57%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Laguna College of Art and Design test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Laguna College of Art and Design?

Laguna College of Art and Design's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Laguna College of Art and Design's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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