The mission of the college is to provide high-quality associate degree education and to prepare beginning practitioners in nursing and allied health fields. Inherent in the Catholic identity of the college and our educational mission is a commitment to Judaeo-Christian principles which influence the academic curricula and the college environment. Consistent with these principles, the college seeks to give opportunities to a diverse population of students to continue their education as mature adults and responsible world citizens.
School Highlights
Laboure College of Healthcare serves 530 students (8% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 58%.
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The student population of Laboure College of Healthcare has declined by 55% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Laboure College of Healthcare diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $33,507 is more than the state average of $30,173. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
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Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Nursing ClubStudent Government Association
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Our college is a small, private college affiliated with Caritas
Christi Health Care. With numerous clinical affiliations that
include academic medical centers, teaching and community hospitals,
the college is committed to preparing its graduates to deliver
patient-centered care as valued members of the health care team.
Adults and traditional-aged students will find the flexible
scheduling, small classes, and personal attention an ideal learning
environment. Our alumni can be found in a wide variety of health
care settings, including Boston's finest academic medical centers,
teaching hospitals, and numerous health care facilities throughout
New England, the nation, and the world. Founded in 1892 and
re-established in 1971 with degree-granting authority, the college
has an unbroken line of preparing health professionals for practice
dating back to the Carney Hospital Training School for Nurses and
the Catherine Labour School of Nursing. Our college offers
associate degree (AS) and professional certificate programs
exclusively in health care. Our faculty and staff are committed to
preparing individuals to deliver patient-centered care as members
of an interdisciplinary team. Our college promotes learning that
emphasizes evidence-based practice, including the latest research
and the clinical expertise, quality improvement approaches, and the
use of information technology. We are accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges. Membership in the association
indicates that the college has been carefully evaluated and found
to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
Laboure College of Healthcare's private state tuition is approximately $33,507.
What is the acceptance rate of Laboure College of Healthcare?
The acceptance rate of Laboure College of Healthcare is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 76%. Laboure College of Healthcare's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
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