PrivateRural

Laguna College of Art and Design

LCAD

Laguna Beach, California 92651

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitRural

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

Plan Your Visit

78%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

776Students

9:1Student:Faculty

63%Grad Rate

$47,867Earnings 10yr

$42,354Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,875

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (10)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

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

10 Years$47,867

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

142Very High

Estimated from CA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M

43 mi(75 min)

San Diegopop. 1.4M

68 mi(118 min)

Phoenixpop. 1.6M

328 mi(569 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles45 mi

SAN San Diego66 mi

LAS Las Vegas229 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2582 mi · ~74h 35m drive

New York, NY2435 mi · ~70h 21m drive

Hartford, CT2501 mi · ~72h 15m drive

Providence, RI2566 mi · ~74h 8m drive

Albany, NY2445 mi · ~70h 38m drive

Syracuse, NY2324 mi · ~67h 8m drive

Rochester, NY2251 mi · ~65h 2m drive

Buffalo, NY2186 mi · ~63h 9m drive

Philadelphia, PA2377 mi · ~68h 40m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2121 mi · ~61h 16m drive

Harrisburg, PA2285 mi · ~66h 1m drive

Newark, NJ2426 mi · ~70h 5m drive

Washington, DC2281 mi · ~65h 54m drive

Baltimore, MD2302 mi · ~66h 30m drive

Atlanta, GA1912 mi · ~55h 14m drive

Charlotte, NC2097 mi · ~60h 35m drive

Raleigh, NC2214 mi · ~63h 58m drive

Miami, FL2306 mi · ~66h 37m drive

Orlando, FL2171 mi · ~62h 43m drive

Tampa, FL2122 mi · ~61h 18m drive

Nashville, TN1759 mi · ~50h 49m drive

New Orleans, LA1641 mi · ~47h 24m drive

Richmond, VA2267 mi · ~65h 29m drive

Chicago, IL1734 mi · ~50h 6m drive

Detroit, MI1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive

Minneapolis, MN1521 mi · ~43h 56m drive

St. Louis, MO1572 mi · ~45h 25m drive

Kansas City, MO1342 mi · ~38h 46m drive

Indianapolis, IN1794 mi · ~51h 50m drive

Columbus, OH1962 mi · ~56h 41m drive

Cleveland, OH2035 mi · ~58h 47m drive

Milwaukee, WI1735 mi · ~50h 7m drive

Dallas, TX1212 mi · ~35h 1m drive

Houston, TX1341 mi · ~38h 44m drive

Austin, TX1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive

San Antonio, TX1169 mi · ~33h 46m drive

Los Angeles, CA43 mi · ~1h 15m drive

San Francisco, CA391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

San Diego, CA68 mi · ~1h 58m drive

Seattle, WA999 mi · ~28h 52m drive

Portland, OR866 mi · ~25h 1m drive

Denver, CO826 mi · ~23h 52m drive

Phoenix, AZ328 mi · ~9h 29m drive

Salt Lake City, UT593 mi · ~17h 8m drive

Honolulu, HI2581 mi · ~74h 34m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

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