Laguna Beach, CA

Laguna College of Art and Design

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Laguna College of Art and Design 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.
Laguna College of Art and Design is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.

94% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 528 applied, 498 accepted, and 115 enrolled in LCAD.
19 men and 96 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $37,500 for undergraduate programs and $43,290 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 5.19% compared to last year at Laguna College of Art and Design.

Financial Aid

729 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,799.
For freshmen, 115 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,863.

Student Population

A total of 775 students enrolled LCAD in 2025.
By gender, 201 men and 574 women students are enrolled.
There are 746 undergraduate and 29 graduate students.

12 Major Programs

  • 2 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of LCAD is 52%.
The retention rate is 84% for full-time and 84% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
52%
Retention Rate
84%
Students to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 209 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for LCAD and the average faculty salary is $74,177. The studetns to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
There are 303 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $90,093.
Number of Faculties
209
Average Faculty Salary
$74,177
Number of Staffs
303
Average Staff Salary
$90,093

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries