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Laguna College Of Art And Design is found in Laguna Beach, California. Laguna Beach is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Laguna College Of Art And Design.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Laguna College Of Art And Design is known for its programs in art studies.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The full-time faculty at Laguna College Of Art And Design is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 327 in 2005 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Laguna College of Art & 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Laguna College Of Art And Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
http://www.lagunacollege.edu
Laguna College Of Art And Design awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Art Studies | 63 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Laguna College Of Art And Design in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 61 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Laguna College Of Art And Design had a total enrollment of 327 students (313 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 73% |
| Florida | 9% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Laguna Beach, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 229 | 137 | 60% | 48 | 35% |
| Men | 76 | 46 | 61% | 19 | 41% |
| Women | 153 | 91 | 59% | 29 | 32% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Laguna College Of Art And Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2330500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $69,283 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $51,380 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $58,554 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Laguna College Of Art And Design Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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