Laguna College of Art and Design

Laguna College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Laguna Beach, California. The college enrolls approximately 824 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.17 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 63% and a retention rate of 83% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting strong first-year engagement among its student body. The campus is situated in a rural fringe setting along the Southern California coast.

The college offers an associate degree program in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. This program prepares students for careers in the digital arts and entertainment industry, covering skills in animation production, visual effects, and interactive media that are in high demand across film, gaming, and tech sectors.

Located in Laguna Beach, a coastal community in Orange County, California, the college provides a creative environment for aspiring digital artists and animators. Its proximity to the major entertainment and technology hubs of Los Angeles and Irvine offers students access to internship and employment opportunities in one of the world's most active markets for animation and visual effects professionals.