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Laguna College of Art + Design

Laguna College of Art + Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1136

Official telephone: (949) 376-6000
Website: https://www.lcad.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 91%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 300
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 287
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 24%
Admission may be deferred: no

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