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88.4%Acceptance
$35,650Tuition
776Students
63%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,867Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$35,650
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,650
Average Net Price
$42,354
Students Receiving Financial Aid
31.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$18,071
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$20,232
Books & Supplies
$2,324
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,045
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
61.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
46.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
31.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $36,856
$30,001 – $48,000 $39,821
$48,001 – $75,000 $39,513
$75,001 – $110,000 $44,804
$110,001+ $45,712

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $37,000 and $46,000 annually at this specialized art college, well below the $56,045 sticker price. Low-income families ($0-30K) pay around $36,856 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $45,712. Over four years, expect total costs between $147,000 and $183,000. Only 31% of students receive federal financial aid, suggesting many families can afford the full freight.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median earnings of $47,867 ten years out, loan payments consume about 7% of income. The 61% loan repayment rate indicates some graduates struggle financially. Women make up 75% of the student body at this Laguna Beach institution. California residents get no tuition discount since everyone pays the same $35,650. The best deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for need-based aid.

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