Laurus College
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Tel:
(805) 267-1690
School Highlights
Laurus College serves 926 students
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
Laurus College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
Laurus College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
Number of Programs Offered | 9 | 10 |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 79% |
Median Debt for Graduates | $33,000 | $10,376 |
Median Debt for Dropouts | $12,667 | $6,000 |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Laurus College is Cuesta College (1.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Cuesta CollegePublic11,281 students | 1.60 MiHighway 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
(805) 546-3100 1.6011,281 - Allan Hancock CollegePublic11,894 students | 26.40 Mi800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-6966 26.4011,894 - 89 students | 26.50 Mi303 E Plaza Dr Ste 1
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-8256 26.5089 - 4,198 students | 63.30 Mi300 Cherry Lane
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 934-2000 63.304,198 - 14,133 students | 81.20 Mi721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 965-0581 81.2014,133
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