Laurus College - Reviews and Rankings

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Acceptance Rate

$3,440

Avg.Financial Aid

041414

FAFSA Code

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About Laurus College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

926

Website

www.lauruscollege.edu

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ACICS

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Laurus College is a private for-profit college which was established in 2006 with its first campus in the San Luis Obispo, California. It aims to provide an expert and knowledgeable educational faculty and staff dedicated to the individual and specialized talent development of each student.

The college is committed to providing all the students with a high-quality education and experience that would prepare a student for success in the global market and society.

The college is regionally accredited and is recognized by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
The student-faculty ratio is 9:1 with a total student population of 1,089 which consists of 105 full-timers and 984 part-timers.
The total graduation rate of the college is 82%.

Online Education at Laurus

The college offers a variety of online programs and the prospectus arranged in a flexible format. Students can access many resources like course content, individual and group projects, online learning labs, e-Books, trade journals, Professor led group chats, digital library, and more.

With the help of the unique username and the password provided by the college upon registering for any course, a student can view information relating to their online courses and resources, financial aid, tuition, events, announcements, and much more.
The online programs from Laurus are recognized and have the same degree value that what their on-campus students will earn. The faculties are very responsive and are always available to guide their students and help them reach their goal.
It has Career Toolbox which is an ultimate resource provided to students and graduates who are looking for a job. The toolbox provides links to jobs available like Hot jobs, upcoming Career Services Workshops, Industry events and so on.

Reviews

Reviews of the college say that students have found the college supportive and flexible and also state that

The school is unique because of the flexibility, great timing schedules for class, and they work with each student to gain knowledge.
There are plenty of resources in the library to help students academic knowledge. The staffs at the office help students to solve any academic or campus-related issues. The online classes are at their best and most of the students prefer online learning than taking on-campus classes.
A job is guaranteed for almost all the graduate students, the internship experience gives more hands-on experience to prepare yourself adapted to the work environment.

Location & Contact

Address

81 Higuera St Ste 110

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 8052671690
Fax: 8053521307

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Rankings

The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The rankings of eductional institutions by Forbes and US News are considered a reliable source by applicants and experts. The ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. However, Laurus College doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

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Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

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SAT Range

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ACT Range

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Application Fee

$100

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Considered but not required

Accept Common App

Yes

To apply for one of the Occupational Associate degree or Bachelor's Degree programs at Laurus College, students should contact the college, or have their vocational rehabilitation counsellor contact the school if coming through a third-party organization, to reserve an appointment with the admissions representative.

Students not attending by themselves (not by way of a third-party organization) are required to complete a personal interview with one of the school admissions representatives, submit an application, and complete and sign an enrollment agreement.

This institution has an open admission policy. Applicants may approach the institution for more information.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$12,601

Average Annual Cost

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Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$26,520

Budget For Other Expenses

$4,212

Total One Year Cost

$63,831

Laurus College is a private institution and hence, the annual cost to attend the university is sky-high. The tuition/fee of $33,100 remains the same for both in-state and out-of-state students, which is much higher than the national average tuition/fee in the US. The average annual cost to attend the university annually comes up to $63,831.

We have broken down and simplified the costs in the Cost of Attendance section for your perusal.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

14:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

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Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

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Academic Calendar

Continuous

Research Funding per Student

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Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Health and Medical Administrative S...

99 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

70 Graduates

Computer/Information Technology Adm...

34 Graduates

Graphic Communications

22 Graduates

Computer Software and Media Applica...

14 Graduates

Business Operations Support and Ass...

6 Graduates

Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

3 Graduates

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

926

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

58%

Full-time

12%

Part-time

88%

Students Gender

Male

57%

US National: 44%

Female

43%

US National: 56%

Race/Ethnicity

25% White

9% Unknown

13% Black

31% Hispanic

0% Two or more races

0% Non Resident alien

8% Asian

3% American Indian/Alaska native

11% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

100%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

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Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

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Undergrads in College Housing

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Averege Housing Cost

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Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

Average Meal Plan Available

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Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

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School Colors

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Varsity Athletics Association

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Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

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Total Male Athletes

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Total Female Athletes

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Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

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Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

The college believes in offering quality training to all the students and doesn't appreciate instructive disparities. Students originating from various ethnic foundations like Latin, Caucasian, Black, American Indian, and a lot more are invited to the school. There are around 56% male and 44% female students enrolled at the university.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$21,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

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Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$28,666

$38,334

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$298 - 398

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

90%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,440

Students Receiving Federal Grants

90%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,440

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$2,873

$30K - $48K

$1,680

By providing various financial aid the college tries to make the programs more affordable and accessible to more people. There is a financial planning session organized to make students aware of the opportunities they can make use of. Laurus College federal school code is 041414.

The Federal-aid includes Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Federal Work-Study and so on.
The Military aid includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
The institutional aid includes the Financial Assistance Scholarship, Lab Fee Scholarship, and Multiple Program Scholarship.

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