Laguna College of Art and Design
- Private
- Arts
Laguna College of Art and Design: international tuition 40,560 USD per year, one-year total cost 75,140 USD, acceptance rate 94.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
LCAD says international students are offered the same scholarship opportunities as domestic students, and merit scholarships are awarded at admission based on portfolio and academic history. Need-based aid appears limited to U.S. citizens/eligible non-citizens (via FAFSA).
Getting in. The school admits 94.3% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 75,140 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through application portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Laguna College of Art and Design?
International tuition is 40,560 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 75,140 USD.
Does Laguna College of Art and Design offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. LCAD says international students are offered the same scholarship opportunities as domestic students, and merit scholarships are awarded at admission based on portfolio and academic history. Need-based aid appears limited to U.S. citizens/eligible non-citizens (via FAFSA).
What English scores does Laguna College of Art and Design require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Laguna College of Art and Design?
The acceptance rate is 94.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe aid page says merit scholarships are awarded at admission based on portfolio and academic history, but it does not say whether a separate application is needed, and that sentence does not mention international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNone of the pages say whether admission decisions ignore international students' ability to pay, so there is no basis for a conclusion.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages only require the FAFSA for need-based aid (for U.S. citizens/eligible non-citizens) and mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form.
Scholarships at this school
LCAD Access ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The passage only says this scholarship is for continuing students with financial need; it never mentions citizenship or excludes international students, so no conclusion can be drawn.
- LCAD Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- LCAD Merit ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
LCAD Needs-Based ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says it is for students with significant financial hardship and does not state whether international students qualify.
LCAD Needs-Based Scholarship and endowed need/merit scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The aid page limits need-based aid to U.S. citizens/eligible non-citizens while the FAQ speaks of scholarships generally, so it is unclear.
LCAD Transfer ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
For incoming transfer students only, not first-year freshmen; the page does not mention international students.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- Proof of fundsiAfter admission, you must provide financial documents for LCAD to issue an I-20.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Fall priority application date (ROLLING)Applicationabout47days
- Spring student deposit deadline (ROLLING)Deposit+92 days
Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data