Laurel Business Institute

11 East Penn St
Uniontown, PA 15401
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Laurel Business Institute will strive to provide the highest quality career education and professional certifications for individuals seeking employment in various programs in response to the needs of the regional employer community.

School Highlights

Laurel Business Institute serves 285 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,644
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Laurel Business Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Laurel Business Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
48 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Laurel Business Institute has grown by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Laurel Business Institute diversity score of 0.18 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
285 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
276 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
9 students
103 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Laurel Business Institute.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
271 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
276 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
7%
14%
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% Black
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laurel Business Institute and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
1%
8%
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% Hawaiian
90%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
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% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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Diversity Score
0.18
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.75%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Laurel Business Institute and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,100
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Laurel Business Institute and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $9,644 is less than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,644
$17,079
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,116
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Laurel Business Institute and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,428
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Laurel Business Institute and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
91%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Laurel Business Institute and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Our goal is to provide you with quality career education and to help you develop your talents, skills, and knowledge for a sustainable career in a strong and viable industry. Laurel Business Institute, was established in 1985 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania in order to meet the employment and training needs of the business community. We were originally located on the eighth floor of the what was then the Gallatin Bank building, and it was here that we began growing. We found a new location in 1991 when we purchased our first building. This structure, pictured above and located on Penn Street, was formerly West Penn Power and West Penn Railways Company, Uniontown's primary trolley and bus depot through the early and mid 1900s. The school's second building (1999), across the street from the Penn Street facility on the corner of Penn and Beeson Boulevard, was built in 1924 and was Uniontown's original downtown Sears, Roebuck and Company. Programs offered at Laurel Business Institute includes Accounting & Business, Child Care, Cosmetology, Health Care, Information Technology, Massage, Office Administration and Certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Laurel Business Institute cost?
Laurel Business Institute's private state tuition is approximately $9,644.
What schools are Laurel Business Institute often compared to?
Laurel Business Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Laurel Business Institute?
The acceptance rate of Laurel Business Institute is 91%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
What is Laurel Business Institute's ranking?
Laurel Business Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,644
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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