Laguna College Of Art And Design
Location and Contact Information
2222 Laguna Canyon RdLaguna Beach, CA 92651
USA
Main Tel: (949) 376-6000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
The Laguna College of Art and Design, commonly known as LCAD, is located in Laguna Beach, California. This private, four-year college was established in 1961. The institute initially conferred only bachelor’s degrees, but in 2006 it opened a master’s program of fine arts. Students at LCAD can opt for a number of courses, like painting and drawing, illustration, animation and graphic design, to name a few. In 2006, it collaborated with the Florence Academy of Art, in Florence, Italy, to offer its students an opportunity to take summer classes in Florence. The campus is spread across an area of 4 acres.
The Laguna College of Art and Design offers financial aid in the form of federal grants, loans and scholarships. For recreational activities, the institute organizes community breakfasts, luncheons and even a bonfire at Aliso Creek Beach. LCAD also provides academic and personal counseling to its students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts.
- High faculty salary.
- Selective admissions.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Laguna College Of Art And Design:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles, CA | 1,206 |
| 2 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minneapolis, MN | 741 |
| 3 | College for Creative Studies | Detroit, MI | 1,369 |
| 4 | New Hampshire Institute of Art | Manchester, NH | 354 |
| 5 | Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | 1,229 |
| 6 | Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA | 815 |
| 7 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, NV | 934 |
| 8 | Bard College | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | 2,158 |
| 9 | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | New York, NY | 972 |
| 10 | The Art Center Design College-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 355 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 61 | 1 |
| Master | 7 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 11 |
Students
Student enrollment was 370 in 2009-2010 (353 full-time equivalent).
About 39% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 61% of the class.
Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.
Students under 25 years old represent 72% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 47% Women 47% All 47%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Laguna College Of Art And Design offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
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