The mission of the college is to provide high-quality associate degree education and to prepare beginning practitioners in nursing and allied health fields. Inherent in the Catholic identity of the college and our educational mission is a commitment to Judaeo-Christian principles which influence the academic curricula and the college environment. Consistent with these principles, the college seeks to give opportunities to a diverse population of students to continue their education as mature adults and responsible world citizens.
School Highlights
Laboure College of Healthcare serves 1,038 students (5% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.
The student population of Laboure College of Healthcare has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Laboure College of Healthcare diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,038 students
2,012 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
51 students
903 students
# Part-Time Students
987 students
1,109 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
655 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
51 students
903 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
987 students
1,059 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
105 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
5%
% Asian
30%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
11%
19%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
38%
47%
% Two or more races
16%
9%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2182%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1%
0.5056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$54,800
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $33,507 is more than the state average of $30,266. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$33,507
$30,266
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,250
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Nursing Club, Student Government Association
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Our college is a small, private college affiliated with Caritas
Christi Health Care. With numerous clinical affiliations that
include academic medical centers, teaching and community hospitals,
the college is committed to preparing its graduates to deliver
patient-centered care as valued members of the health care team.
Adults and traditional-aged students will find the flexible
scheduling, small classes, and personal attention an ideal learning
environment. Our alumni can be found in a wide variety of health
care settings, including Boston's finest academic medical centers,
teaching hospitals, and numerous health care facilities throughout
New England, the nation, and the world. Founded in 1892 and
re-established in 1971 with degree-granting authority, the college
has an unbroken line of preparing health professionals for practice
dating back to the Carney Hospital Training School for Nurses and
the Catherine Labour School of Nursing. Our college offers
associate degree (AS) and professional certificate programs
exclusively in health care. Our faculty and staff are committed to
preparing individuals to deliver patient-centered care as members
of an interdisciplinary team. Our college promotes learning that
emphasizes evidence-based practice, including the latest research
and the clinical expertise, quality improvement approaches, and the
use of information technology. We are accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges. Membership in the association
indicates that the college has been carefully evaluated and found
to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
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