Laguna College of Art and Design

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,650

3.03% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$44,285

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

77.6%

268 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

807

88.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

63%

58 Graduates

About

Laguna College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Laguna College of Art and Design were Illustration (40 degrees awarded), Game & Interactive Media Design (30 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (26 degrees).

In 2023, 151 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Laguna College of Art and Design. 76.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (80 degrees), 2.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design is $35,650, which is $20,486 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Laguna College of Art and Design was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 155 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design is $35,650, which is $20,486 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $44,285.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending Laguna College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,650

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design was $35,650. The cost of tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design is $20,486 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$44,285

2023 Value

3.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Laguna College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $44,285. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Laguna College of Art and Design grew by 3.24%.

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

$17,388

Room and Board

$2,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Laguna College of Art and Design was of $17,388 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.58% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.01% 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

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Laguna College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.01% with respect to 2022, when 99% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Laguna College of Art and Design was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 155 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 268 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 25.8% annual growth. Out of those 268 applicants, 208 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.6% acceptance rate.

There were 807 students enrolled at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2023.

Laguna College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 64.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

208

Accepted Out of 268

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Laguna College of Art and Design was 77.6% (208 admissions from 268 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 25.8%, while admissions declined by 34.8%.

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.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Laguna College of Art and Design in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Laguna College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 807 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Laguna College of Art and Design is 717 students and the part-time enrollment is 90. This means that 88.8% 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 44.1% White, 22.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 7.68% Two or More Races, 1.98% Black or African American, 0.496% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.372% 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 (34.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17%) and Asian Female (12.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.8%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Asian Female (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 807 students. The full-time enrollment at Laguna College of Art and Design is 717 and the part-time enrollment is 90. This means that 88.8% of students enrolled at Laguna College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% 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

83%

2023 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 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), 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 (2023)

White
356 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
178 enrolled students
Asian
147 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Laguna College of Art and Design is 44.1% White, 22.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 7.68% Two or More Races, 1.98% Black or African American, 0.496% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.372% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 6 students (0.743%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 81 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 (80 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Laguna College of Art and Design is Illustration (40 degrees awarded), followed by Game & Interactive Media Design (30 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (26 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (26 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (125 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

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 Graphic designers (98,195 people), Other managers (84,106 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (77,500 people), Other designers (60,420 people), and Postsecondary teachers (57,636 people).

The most specialized majors at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2023 are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (125 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Laguna College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (125 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (387,874 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (254,079 people), Computer Systems Design (128,364 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (85,307 people), and Legal services (84,127 people).

The most specialized majors at Laguna College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (125 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Illustration
40 degrees awarded
Game & Interactive Media Design
30 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Laguna College of Art and Design was Illustration with 40 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 2023

116

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Laguna College of Art and Design, which is 0.302 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (116).

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 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Laguna College of Art and Design in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 0.4 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Laguna College of Art and Design in Illustration, which is 5.67 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% 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, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Laguna College of Art and Design is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
80 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
Asian
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Laguna College of Art and Design is white (80 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

0.662% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
22 degrees awarded
Asian Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Laguna College of Art and Design is white female (64 degrees awarded). There were 2.91 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (22 degrees).

Operations

Laguna College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $4.04M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 964k (23.9%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Laguna College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 19.4M. Laguna College of Art and Design employs 11 Associate professors, 7 Professors and 6 Assistant professors. Most academics at Laguna College of Art and Design are Male Associate professor (9), Male Professor (6), and Male Assistant professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laguna College of Art and Design are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 7 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Endowment

$4.04M

2023 Endowment

15.5%

growth from 2022

Laguna College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $4.04M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Laguna College of Art and Design grew 15.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.4M 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

$9.37M

2023 Salaries

6.83%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Laguna College of Art and Design paid a median of $9.37M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($19.4M) and a 6.83% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.29% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Laguna College of Art and Design paid a total of $2.21M to 24 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Laguna College of Art and Design were Associate professor with 11 employees, Professor with 7 employees, and Assistant professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laguna College of Art and Design were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Laguna College of Art and Design was Male Associate professor with 9 employees, Male Professor with 6 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 4 employees.

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

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