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Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, CA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in San Luis Obispo, California, Laurus College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Laurus College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Laurus College is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Laurus College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Laurus College is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 48%.

Laurus College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 63%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Distance Education Accrediting Commission
The most popular programs at Laurus College are Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Support Specialist, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Business Administration and Management, General

Program Length 48 months
Tuition and Fees $81,650
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $81,650

Computer Support Specialist

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Program Length 26 months
Tuition and Fees $43,350
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $43,350

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 16 of freshman students at Laurus College received on average $3,737 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,737
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 11 15% $3,981 $43,791
Other Federal Grant 12 16% $3,737 $44,846
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 12 16% $3,737 $44,846

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Laurus College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Laurus College students is 49.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.1%.

49.1%

  • asian 55.6% 5 students
  • African American 25.0% 2 students
  • white 52.9% 18 students
  • unknown 22.2% 2 students
  • hispanic 58.1% 25 students

Service Offerings

Laurus College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Laurus College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)