Laguna College of Art and Design

www.lcad.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,600

3.07% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$40,669

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.36%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83.3%

581 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

766

85.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

70.4%

57 Graduates

About

Laguna College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Laguna College of Art and Design were Game & Interactive Media Design (44 degrees awarded), Graphic Design (26 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (25 degrees).

In 2021, 160 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Laguna College of Art and Design. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (79 degrees), 2.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design is $33,600, which is $19,100 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design is $33,600, which is $19,100 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $40,669.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Laguna College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,600

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design was $33,600. The cost of tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design is $19,100 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Laguna College of Art and Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$40,669

2021 Value

8.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Laguna College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,669. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Laguna College of Art and Design grew by 8.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Laguna College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,298

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Laguna College of Art and Design was of $16,298 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.32% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Laguna College of Art and Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Laguna College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Laguna College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.36%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Laguna College of Art and Design was 1.36%, which represents 2 out of the 147 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Laguna College of Art and Design received 581 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 32.3% annual growth. Out of those 581 applicants, 484 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.3% acceptance rate.

There were 766 students enrolled at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2021.

Laguna College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 25.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

484

Accepted Out of 581

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Laguna College of Art and Design was 83.3% (484 admissions from 581 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 32.3%, while admissions grew by 33%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Laguna College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Laguna College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 766 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Laguna College of Art and Design is 654 students and the part-time enrollment is 112. This means that 85.4% of students enrolled at Laguna College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Laguna College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.1% White, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 6.53% Two or More Races, 2.22% Black or African American, 0.522% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.392% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Laguna College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%) and Asian Female (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.9%), followed by White Male (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 766 students. The full-time enrollment at Laguna College of Art and Design is 654 and the part-time enrollment is 112. This means that 85.4% of students enrolled at Laguna College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Laguna College of Art and Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Laguna College of Art and Design was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Laguna College of Art and Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Laguna College of Art and Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
361 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
177 enrolled students
Asian
111 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Laguna College of Art and Design is 47.1% White, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 6.53% Two or More Races, 2.22% Black or African American, 0.522% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.392% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (0.522%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 60 more women than men received degrees from Laguna College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Laguna College of Art and Design is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Laguna College of Art and Design is Game & Interactive Media Design (44 degrees awarded), followed by Graphic Design (26 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (25 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Laguna College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (135 degrees), and English (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laguna College of Art and Design are Elementary & middle school teachers (176,446 people), Other managers (126,116 people), Postsecondary teachers (120,506 people), Secondary school teachers (97,442 people), and Graphic designers (93,974 people).

The most specialized majors at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2021 are Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (135 degrees), and English (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laguna College of Art and Design are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Credit analysts, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Laguna College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (135 degrees), and English (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laguna College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (379,225 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (249,002 people), Computer Systems Design (118,753 people), Legal services (83,555 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (83,307 people).

The most specialized majors at Laguna College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (135 degrees), and English (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Laguna College of Art and Design.

Most Common (2021)

Game & Interactive Media Design
44 degree-majors awarded
Graphic Design
26 degree-majors awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Laguna College of Art and Design was Game & Interactive Media Design with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Laguna College of Art and Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

110

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Laguna College of Art and Design, which is 0.455 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (110).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Laguna College of Art and Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Laguna College of Art and Design in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 0.852 times less than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Laguna College of Art and Design in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 1.17 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Laguna College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Laguna College of Art and Design is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.75% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded
Asian
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Laguna College of Art and Design is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

0.625% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
54 degrees awarded
White Male
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Laguna College of Art and Design is white female (54 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (25 degrees).

Operations

Laguna College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $3.86M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 996k (25.8%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Laguna College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 17.9M. Laguna College of Art and Design employs 13 Associate professors, 10 Assistant professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Laguna College of Art and Design are Male Associate professor (10), Male Assistant professor (7), and Male Professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laguna College of Art and Design are: Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Endowment

$3.86M

2021 Endowment

26.6%

growth from 2020

Laguna College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $3.86M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Laguna College of Art and Design grew 26.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.74M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Laguna College of Art and Design (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.71M

2021 Salaries

4.29%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Laguna College of Art and Design paid a median of $8.71M in salaries, which represents 48.6% of their overall expenditure ($17.9M) and a 4.29% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.28M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Laguna College of Art and Design paid a total of $2.28M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Laguna College of Art and Design were Associate professor with 13 employees, Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laguna College of Art and Design were Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Laguna College of Art and Design was Male Associate professor with 10 employees, Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Male Professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Laguna College of Art and Design.