Laguna College of Art and Design: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6437 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1770 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1682 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #143 of 249 | In California |
| #5840 of 6,056 | For Paleontology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 746
- Graduates
- 29
- Male:Female Ratio
- 25:75
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- lcad.edu
Laguna College of Art and Design Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Laguna College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 92% | 95% |
| Applicants | 528 | 97 | 431 |
| Admissions | 498 | 89 | 409 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 115 | 19 | 96 |
474 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 310 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 183 (24%) |
| Asian | 147 (19%) |
| Two or more races | 66 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 39 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 13 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Laguna College of Art and Design is $47,702 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $37,203 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $38,156 |
| $48-75K | $40,258 |
| $75-110K | $44,233 |
| $110K+ | $46,889 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,500 | $43,290 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,500 | $43,290 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,500 | $43,290 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 54 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $12,200 |
Laguna College of Art and Design majors
Laguna College of Art and Design has granted 158 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs and 13 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Laguna College of Art and Design.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 46 | |
| Illustration | 44 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 35 | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 20 | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 13 | |
| Grand Total | 158 | 13 |
Laguna College of Art and Design has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 32% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Laguna College of Art and Design has published 181 scientific papers with 1,306 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Geology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 |
| 2004 | 3 | 8 |
| 2005 | 0 | 19 |
| 2006 | 2 | 15 |
| 2007 | 0 | 14 |
| 2008 | 1 | 33 |
| 2009 | 0 | 32 |
| 2010 | 1 | 22 |
| 2011 | 2 | 29 |
| 2012 | 2 | 35 |
| 2013 | 5 | 41 |
| 2014 | 2 | 45 |
| 2015 | 4 | 58 |
| 2016 | 19 | 60 |
| 2017 | 4 | 53 |
| 2018 | 0 | 48 |
| 2019 | 13 | 80 |
| 2020 | 58 | 64 |
| 2021 | 3 | 111 |
| 2022 | 1 | 99 |
| 2023 | 8 | 105 |
| 2024 | 16 | 122 |
General info
| Alternative names | LCAD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Motto | Great Art Matters |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 157 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach, California, 92651 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 9493766000 |