- 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 9,292 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 9,292 students
- In-state tuition: $4,500
- Out-state tuition: $5,748
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Laredo College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 673 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Laredo College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
673 staff
262 staff
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School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Laredo College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Laredo College diversity score of 0.04 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,292 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,752 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
6,540 students
3,359 students
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![This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Laredo College. This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Laredo College.](http://images2.communitycollegereview.com/charts/school_enrollment/1000/1227/laredo-college-chart-oB9GdX.png)
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
974 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,752 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,540 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
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% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
98%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laredo College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laredo College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.communitycollegereview.com/charts/enrollment_hispanic/1000/1227/laredo-college-chart-bq53bx7.png)
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
1%
29%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.](http://images2.communitycollegereview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/1000/1227/laredo-college-chart-SLUspT.png)
Diversity Score
0.04
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
22.76%
![This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Laredo College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Texas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Laredo College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Texas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images2.communitycollegereview.com/charts/completion_rate_less_than_4yr_150nt/1000/1227/laredo-college-chart-b31kTm5.png)
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
6.35%
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,500 is more than the state average of $4,390. 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 $6,601. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,500
$4,390
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,748
$6,601
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$2,334
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,407
$5,500
![This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Laredo College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Laredo College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.communitycollegereview.com/charts/median_debt_noncompleters/1000/1227/laredo-college-chart-bxOpR2a.png)
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Source: 2021 (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 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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