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About Laguna College of Art and Design

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Laguna College of Art and Design is a community college in Laguna Beach, CA, known for its art and design focus, small studio college, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 88%, Laguna College of Art and Design is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 116 students each year. Laguna College of Art and Design is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Laguna College of Art and Design offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $14,546 per year; the sticker price of $56,080 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Laguna College of Art and Design acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Laguna College of Art and Design

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Application Strategy
At LCAD, your portfolio carries far more weight than your GPA or test scores, so dedicate the bulk of your preparation time to curating 10 to 20 pieces that show range across your chosen discipline, whether that is illustration, game art, animation, or fine art.
Application Strategy
LCAD reviews portfolios within specific program tracks like Entertainment Design or Graphic Design, so tailor your submitted work to match the visual language and problem-solving style of the exact program you are applying to rather than submitting a general collection.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Laguna College of Art and Design actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$56k/yr$37.2k
30k-48k~$56k/yr$38.2k
48k-75k~$56k/yr$40.3k
75k-110k~$56k/yr$44.2k
110k+~$56k/yr$46.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

63%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$32k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
646
Undergrad Enrollment
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