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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
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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
5300.0%
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
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)