Laguna College of Art and Design
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Fringe | Rural
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
4:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Laguna College of Art and Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, California 92651
See on MapPhone
(949) 376-6000
Website
www.lcad.edu/Mission Statement
The Laguna College of Art and Design prepares women and men for careers as creative artists and designers in a culturally and ethnically diverse world through a curriculum that emphasizes the acquisition of skills based on observation, representation, and concept development. The college is committed to offering its curriculum through accredited degree programs that imaginatively combine studio work with academic studies and to sharing its resources with the broader community through continuing education and exhibition programs.
Read Morecost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$34,600Out of state
$34,600Graduate
In state
$40,202Out of state
$40,202Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
99%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 28.0% | $5,382 |
State/local grants | 15.0% | $8,379 |
Institutional grants | 97.0% | $9,314 |
Loans | 40.0% | $9,655 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$16,991 per year
Books & Supplies
$2,152 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,954 per year
Financial aid resources
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Graphic Design
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Creative Writing
Undergraduate Majors X
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- A program that prepares individuals to use computer applications and related visual and sound imaging techniques to manipulate images and information originating as film, video, still photographs, digital copy, soundtracks, and physical objects in order to communicate messages simulating real-world content. Includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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Creative Writing
- A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts. See other colleges that offer this major
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Graphic Design
- A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, multimedia applications, communication skills and commercial art business operations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Game and Interactive Media Design
- A program that focuses on the design, development, and programming of interactive media entertainment, including computer and video games, virtual environments, Internet applications, and other interactive media. Includes instruction in theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, story development, animation, simulation, and programming. See other colleges that offer this major
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
- A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images), theory of art, color theory, composition and perspective, anatomy, the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio, and art portfolio marketing. See other colleges that offer this major
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Game and Interactive Media Design
Graduate ProgramsX
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Game and Interactive Media Design
- A program that focuses on the design, development, and programming of interactive media entertainment, including computer and video games, virtual environments, Internet applications, and other interactive media. Includes instruction in theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, story development, animation, simulation, and programming. See other colleges that offer this major
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
- A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images), theory of art, color theory, composition and perspective, anatomy, the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio, and art portfolio marketing. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
88.37%- Apply 361
- Accepted 319
- Attend 116
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$45Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Required
competencies
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
74%Male Students
26%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian46.58%
- Hispanic/Latino22.11%
- Asian15.0%
- Two Or More Ethnicities12.49%
- Black2.37%
- Not Specified0.53%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.53%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.39%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
806
Undergraduate students
766
Graduate students
40
Full Time Students
89%Part Time Students
11%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children