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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateClose Faculty Access
Close-knit campus
Laguna College of Art and Design is a private rural institution in Laguna Beach, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 776 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,867 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $42,354.
Established
1961
Motto
Empowering Creative Leaders
Type
Private
Campus Visits
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78%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
776Students
9:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$47,867Earnings 10yr
$42,354Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Laguna College of Art and Design Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate77.6%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$35,650
Room & Board$18,071
Books & Supplies$2,324
Total Cost of Attendance$56,183
Average Net Price$42,354
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$36,856
$30–48K$39,821
$48–75K$39,513
$75–110K$44,804
$110K+$45,712
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$42,354
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,875
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (10)
Student Body
Undergrads
776
Gender Split
75% / 25%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
Race & Ethnicity
White 44%
Black 2%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 18%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate63.0%
Freshman Retention83.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$31,987
8 Years$41,722
10 Years$47,867
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)