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Laguna College of Art and Design Science & Tech Programs

Laguna College of Art and Design is a private not-for-profit institution located in Laguna Beach, CA. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Laguna College of Art and Design?

Contact details for LCAD are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2222 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone:	9493766000
Website:	www.lcad.edu/
Admissions:	www.lcad.edu/admissions/

How Do I Get Into LCAD?

LCAD is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for LCAD

These are the things LCAD requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into LCAD?

LCAD maintains an acceptance rate of 94%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at LCAD are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	97	89	92%
Women	431	409	95%

Can I Afford Laguna College of Art and Design?

The average net price after aid at LCAD is $42,354. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$37,500
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$37,500
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,500
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,500

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at LCAD receive some form of financial aid (133 students).

Approximately 100% of students at LCAD receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,292 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,228.

Student Loan Debt

43% of LCAD undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,688 per year.

Laguna College of Art and Design Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 33 students enrolled at LCAD. LCAD is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 776 undergraduate students at LCAD, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Laguna College of Art and Design undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	144
Black or African American	13
Hispanic	186
White	308
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	67
Non-Resident	38

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at LCAD break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	83
Washington	5
Colorado	4
Texas	4
New York	3

Additionally, approximately 5.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Laguna College of Art and Design Graduate Student Diversity

31 of LCAD’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at LCAD, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Laguna College of Art and Design graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Hispanic	4
White	13
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Laguna College of Art and Design

LCAD offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

446 undergraduate students at LCAD took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 28 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Laguna College of Art and Design

LCAD offers 3 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

LCAD maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.