- Acceptance rate: 94% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $44,285 a year (2022–23)
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Laguna College of Art and Design reported an acceptance rate of 94% for fall 2024.
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Laguna College of Art and Design GPA requirements
Laguna College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Laguna College of Art and Design hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Laguna College of Art and Design acceptance rate
Laguna College of Art and Design admitted 498 of 528 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 94%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Laguna College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Laguna Beach, California, with 746 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Laguna College of Art and Design looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Laguna College of Art and Design didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Laguna College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $44,285 a year at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Laguna College of Art and Design?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Laguna College of Art and Design admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Laguna College of Art and Design?
Check Laguna College of Art and Design's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Laguna College of Art and Design didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA do you need to get into Laguna College of Art and Design?
Laguna College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Laguna College of Art and Design hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Laguna College of Art and Design admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Laguna College of Art and Design?
Laguna College of Art and Design's acceptance rate was 94% for fall 2024: it admitted 498 of 528 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Laguna College of Art and Design?
A lot: Laguna College of Art and Design requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Laguna College of Art and Design if a parent went there?
No. Laguna College of Art and Design doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Laguna College of Art and Design?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $44,285 a year at Laguna College of Art and Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Laguna College of Art and Design require an essay?
Yes. Laguna College of Art and Design requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Laguna College of Art and Design accept AP credit?
Yes. Laguna College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Laguna College of Art and Design's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Laguna College of Art and DesignU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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