Laguna College of Art and Design, called LCAD, is a private college located in Laguna Beach, California. LCAD has a small student body with a current enrollment of 450 students. The college offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts with majors in Painting and Drawing, Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, and Game Art. A minor is available in Sculpture.
In 2006, the college added a graduate program leading to a Master of Fine Arts in Painting with an emphasis on representational and figurative art, the only one of its kind in the western U.S. Satellite MFA facilities.[citation needed] In 2010, accreditation was approved for a graduate major in Drawing. A post-baccalaureatte certificate is also awarded.
Also in 2006, a formal partnership was created with the Florence Academy of Art so that students may take summer classes in Florence and obtain credit toward their degree at LCAD. Similar arrangements for Painting and Drawing majors exist with the Art Students League, and for Game Art majors with the Academy for Digital Entertainment at NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences. In Graphic Design a formal alliance was created in 2011 with the Communication University of China, Beijing.
Laguna College of Art and Design
| Applied | 501 | |
| Admitted | 236 | 47% |
| Enrolled total | 117 | |
| Full Time: | 110 | |
| Part Time | 7 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
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| SAT Math | ||
| SAT Writing |
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| Retention rate | 71% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 41% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 59% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Laguna College of Art and Design
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $21,600.00 | $21,600.00 | $21,600.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $23,100.00 | $23,100.00 | $23,100.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $770.00 | $770.00 | $770.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,872.00 | $4,140.00 | |
| Other Expenses | $3,996.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 98% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 98% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $6,937.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 59% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,762.00 |
Laguna College of Art and Design
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | X | ||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Donald F. Hastings Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Educational Assistance General Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Philippine International Aid - Wells Fargo Scholarship | $2000 | March 15, 2012 |
| Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2012 |
| APCF - Verizon Scholarship (First Cycle) | $1000 | March 30, 2012 |
| National President's Scholarship-California Division | $500 | Varies |
| Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Policy and Legislative Affairs Internship (Los Angeles) | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near Laguna College of Art and Design
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Soka University of America | 2.4mi |
| Saddleback College | 6.2mi |
| Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System | 6.8mi |
| Concordia University | 7.1mi |
| University of California-Irvine | 7.4mi |
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Irvine | 7.4mi |
| Interior Designers Institute | 7.9mi |
| Irvine Valley College | 8.4mi |
| Stanbridge College | 9.7mi |
| Pacific College | 10.2mi |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | 10.3mi |
| The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County | 10.4mi |
| University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus | 11.0mi |
| Orange Coast College | 11.2mi |
| Taft University System | 12.7mi |
