School Highlights
Laurus College serves 897 students (14% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Laurus College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
Laurus College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
308 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Laurus College has declined by 19% over five years.
The Laurus College diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
897 students
7,899 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
# Full-Time Students
129 students
1,660 students
# Part-Time Students
768 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
683 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
129 students
1,580 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
768 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
29%
45%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
26%
26%
% Hawaiian
16%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
79%
31.09%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.17%
1.92%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$32,937
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$15,834
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurus College's ranking?
Laurus College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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