Laguna College of Art and Design
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 746 students.
About This School
Laguna College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit institution located in Laguna Beach, California with approximately 746 undergraduate students enrolled. Laguna College of Art and Design has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $42,505 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $41,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) is a private college in Laguna Beach, California. With an enrollment of more than 700 students, the college offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 11 majors and three Master of Fine Arts degree programs as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate program in Drawing and Painting.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 63% graduation rate suggests a meaningful chunk of students don't finish, and median earnings of $41,400 ten years out are modest relative to the $27,000 in typical debt — so this school makes the most sense if you have a clear, specific creative goal rather than a general interest in art. That said, the intimate setting in Laguna Beach, small enrollment of around 776 students, and focused BFA programs are genuinely appealing for serious art students who want immersive, studio-centered training without the noise of a large university.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (746 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Laguna College of Art and Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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