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)

  • 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
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

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
This chart display the total enrollment of Laurus College and community college average number of enrollment of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
# Full-Time Students
129 students
1,660 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Laurus College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
768 students
6,239 students
This chart display the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Laurus College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Laurus College.
This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of CA.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
683 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
129 students
1,580 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Laurus College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# 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%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Laurus College and the percentage of Asian community college students in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
29%
45%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurus College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Laurus College and the percentage of Black community college students in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
26%
26%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Laurus College and the percentage of White community college students in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
16%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Laurus College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Laurus College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
10%
3%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laurus College.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.81
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Laurus College and the community college average diversity score of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
79%
31.09%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Laurus College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of CA by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
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%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Laurus College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$32,937
$10,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Laurus College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$15,834
$6,239
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Laurus College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Minority enrollment: 74%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,246 per year for in-state students and $6,603 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $20,540 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is equal to the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in California is Los Angeles Film School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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