by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Laguna College of Art and Design, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Laguna College of Art and Design were $37,500 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,500 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $37,500 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Laguna College of Art and Design charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Laguna College of Art and Design prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Laguna College of Art and Design is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Laguna College of Art and Design Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,600 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,600 |
| One Year Ago | $35,650 |
| Most Recent Year | $37,500 |
The chart here shows how tuition at LCAD has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, tuition climbed 5.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $39,446 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.73%, which puts the figure next year near $38,900.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,900 |
| In 2 Years | $40,352 |
| In 3 Years | $41,858 |
| In 4 Years | $43,420 |
| In 5 Years | $45,041 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $164,530.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Laguna College of Art and Design, visit the Laguna College of Art and Design Financial Aid page.
