LCAD Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 94.32%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $37,500
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at LCAD:
- Total Enrollment: 775
- 746 Undergraduate, 29 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 25.9% men, 74.1% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 52%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 12 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
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.
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.
| Undergraduate | $37,500 |
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| Graduate | $43,290 |
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| Undergraduate | $39,446 |
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| Graduate | $45,464 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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