School Highlights
Laurus College serves 1,116 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,116 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- 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
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Laurus College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
2006
Total Faculty
32 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
9
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Student Body
The student population of Laurus College has grown by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Laurus College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,116 students
6,850 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,045 students
1,034 students
# Part-Time Students
71 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,116 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,045 students
967 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 16-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
71 students
5,850 students
% Asian
52%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
46%
% Black
13%
7%
% White
13%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
79%
34.96%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
48%
43%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$40,324
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
85%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$32,937
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$15,834
$6,272
Source: 2025 (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: Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Laurus College located?
Laurus College is located in the Japantown neighborhood of San Luis Obispo, CA.
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