- Laredo College is an institution committed to student success by providing comprehensive educational services that focus on the dynamic requirements and needs of its local, regional, and international community. Laredo College offers a variety of degree and certificate programs that suit your best interests and strengths, but so do other colleges and universities. So what makes Laredo College unique? It`s simple: Laredo College is a family. When you attend Laredo College, you become a part of that family. Students choose Laredo College because they prefer the student-friendly, supportive atmosphere created by our faculty, staff and administration. A Laredo College education will prepare you for a successful future, whether you choose to enter the workforce right away or continue on to a four-year university.
School Highlights
Laredo College serves 11,029 students (36% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 11,029 students
- In-state tuition: $4,500
- Out-state tuition: $5,748
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Laredo College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 188 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
Laredo College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1947
Campus Size
200 acres
Total Faculty
188 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Laredo College has grown by 18% over five years.
The Laredo College diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 153% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,029 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
59:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
4,022 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
7,007 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
11,029 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,022 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,007 students
3,370 students
% Hispanic
95%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
25%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
22.76%
Showing 2008–2019. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
38%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,500 is more than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,748 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,500
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,748
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$2,334
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,407
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
BaseballSoccer
SoftballTennis
Volleyball
School Mascot
Palominos
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- LaredoCollege was created as Laredo Junior College on September 28, 1946, by the voting citizens of the Independent School District of Laredo, Texas. The college is located in the city of Laredo, which was founded almost two hundred years ago by Captain Tomas Sanchez in the recently colonized province of Nuevo Santander of Spain. The name of the College was changed to Laredo Community College in August 1993. The main campus of the college includes approximately 200 acres and is located at the western edge of Laredo on old Fort McIntosh, established as Camp Crawford on March 3, 1849. Approximately three fourths of a mile of the Rio Grande River separates the campus from Mexico. LC seeks to implement its educational philosophy by offering occupational programs, transfer curricula, adult and continuing education, developmental education, student development services, and community services. LaredoCollege is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Laredo College cost?
Laredo College's tuition is approximately $4,500 for In-State students and $5,748 for Out-State students.
What schools are Laredo College often compared to?
Laredo Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Navarro College by visitors of our site.
What sports does Laredo College offer?
Laredo College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Laredo College's ranking?
Laredo College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Laredo College located?
Laredo College is located in the Western Division neighborhood of Laredo, TX.
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