Laguna College of Art and Design: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6849 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1885 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1796 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #153 of 249 | In California |
| #5807 of 6,028 | For Paleontology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 776
- Graduates
- 31
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- 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 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 75% | 79% |
| Applicants | 268 | 79 | 189 |
| Admissions | 208 | 59 | 149 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 133 | 30 | 103 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
525 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 | 356 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 178 (22%) |
| Asian | 147 (18%) |
| Two or more races | 62 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 16 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Laguna College of Art and Design is $44,285 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 | $36,856 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $39,821 |
| $48-75K | $39,513 |
| $75-110K | $44,804 |
| $110K+ | $45,712 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,650 | $41,220 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,650 | $41,220 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,650 | $41,220 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 56 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $11,600 |
Laguna College of Art and Design majors
Laguna College of Art and Design has granted 132 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs and 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration | 40 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 30 | 5 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 26 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | 13 |
| Graphic Design | 24 | |
| Grand Total | 132 | 18 |
Laguna College of Art and Design has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 68% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Laguna College of Art and Design has published 181 scientific papers with 1,234 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 112 |
| 2022 | 1 | 99 |
| 2023 | 8 | 105 |
| 2024 | 16 | 119 |
General info
| Alternative names | LCAD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Motto | Great Art Matters |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 146 |
| 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 |