Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Laguna College of Art and Design's yield is 15 pts higher than California College of the Arts's
Yield rate - 2
California College of the Arts admits 91% vs. 94% at Laguna College of Art and Design
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- California College of the ArtsAccessible
- Laguna College of Art and DesignOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- California College of the ArtsTest-blind
- Laguna College of Art and DesignTest-blind
How they read a record
California College of the Arts
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Laguna College of Art and Design
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | California College of the Arts | Laguna College of Art and Design |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why