Laguna College of Art and Design
tuition & fees
$37,500
graduate tuition & fees
$43,290
acceptance rate
94%
Student Population
775
Number of Programs
12
Financial Aid Amount
$12,292
Graduation Rate
52%
Laguna College of Art and Design is a Private, 4 years college located in Laguna Beach, California. LCAD ranked 6th in Arts, Music, Design Schools.
It has a total enrollment of 775 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a School of art, music, and design school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. LCAD's acceptance rate is 94.32% last year (undergraduate school).
Laguna College of Art and Design is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Laguna College of Art and Design and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
| Phone | 949-376-6000 |
| WEB | www.lcad.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.lcad.edu/how-to-apply-bfa/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.lcad.edu/students-with-disabilities/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | School of art, music, and design |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Laguna College of Art and Design is 94.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.09%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.32 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.09 % |
Tuition & Fees
LCAD's 2025 tuition & fees is $37,500 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.19% compared to the last year's rate ($35,650).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $43,290. The graduate tuition increased by 5.02% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $37,500 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $43,290 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 775 students have enrolled at LCAD (2024-2025). LCAD has 746 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 29 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 775 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 746 |
| Graduate Students | 29 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
LCAD offers 12 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by LCAD
| Number of programs | 12 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |