Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna Beach, CA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 77.6% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | —–— |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $42,354 |
| Grad rate | 63% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,867 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
- •Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
- •Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
- •Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
- •Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
- •Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
- •Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
- •Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
- •School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).
Supplemental essays
Answer 1 of 2 — max 500 words each.
- When did you first become aware of your desire to become an artist/designer and describe how you’ve gone ahead to prepare yourself?
- Art schools come in all sizes and shapes. Tell us why you have chosen to apply to LCAD and how we may help you achieve your artistic or professional goals.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).