Laboure College
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Tel:
(617) 296-8300
- 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 serves 988 students (9% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Top Rankings
Laboure College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 211% over five years.
| Laboure College | (MA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 137 staff | 285 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Nursing Club, Student Government Association |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Laboure College is Quincy College (2.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Quincy CollegePublic3,401 students | 2.90 Mi1250 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(800) 698-1700 2.903,401 - 1,674 students | 5.10 Mi1234 Columbus Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 427-0060 5.101,674 - 691 students | 6.30 Mi31 Saint James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 217-9080 6.30691 - 1,237 students | 6.40 Mi10 High St Ste 204
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 951-2350 6.401,237 - Urban College of BostonPrivate not-for-profit768 students | 6.40 Mi2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 449-7070 6.40768
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