Laguna College of Art and Design

LCAD Overview

Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Laguna Beach, CA. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The LCAD's tuition & fees is $37,500 for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,292.

The school has a total enrollment of 775 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).

LCAD's acceptance rate is 94.32% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.09%.

Laguna College of Art and Design is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Laguna College of Art and Design is $37,500. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $43,290.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $39,446 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $45,464.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$37,500
Graduate	$43,290

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$39,446
Graduate	$45,464

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	94.32% Acceptance Rate / 23.09% Yield
Graduation Rate »	52%
Retention Rate	84%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »	775 (746 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$12,292

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Laguna College of Art and Design offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at LCAD
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	2222 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone	949-376-6000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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Laguna College of Art and Design

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