LCAD Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Laguna College of Art and Design Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is LCAD to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. LCAD's acceptance rate is 94.32% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 528 students applied and 498 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into LCAD.

To apply to LCAD, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered.

LCAD's yield rate is 23.09%, which is moderately lower by 6.34 percentage points (approximately 21.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to LCAD at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, LCAD's acceptance rate is 94.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.09%. 97 men and 431 women applied to LCAD and 89 men and 409 women students were accepted.

Among them, 19 men and 96 women were enrolled in LCAD. You can explore the LCAD's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at LCAD
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	528	97	431	0	0
Admitted	498	89	409	0	0
Enrolled	115	19	96	0	0
Acceptance Rate	94.32%	91.75%	94.90%	-	-
Yield	23.09%	21.35%	23.47%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Laguna College of Art and Design 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at LCAD. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Laguna College of Art and Design.

LCAD Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Required
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to LCAD:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.lcad.edu/how-to-apply-bfa/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the LCAD?

LCAD is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 94.32%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to LCAD?

LCAD does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does LCAD require essays or personal statements?

Yes, LCAD requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for LCAD admission?

LCAD recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

LCAD does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, LCAD requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, LCAD requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for LCAD?

The institutional SAT code for LCAD is 7248.