Laurel Business Institute

11 East Penn St
Uniontown, PA 15401
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Laurel Business Institute will strive to provide the highest quality career education and professional certifications for individuals seeking employment in various programs in response to the needs of the regional employer community.

School Highlights

Laurel Business Institute serves 518 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,644
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Laurel Business Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five years.
Laurel Business Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
60 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
14
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Laurel Business Institute has grown by 117% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Laurel Business Institute diversity score of 0.30 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 211% over five years.
Total Enrollment
518 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
515 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
3 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
679 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
515 students
290 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
90 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
340 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
83%
50%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
88%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,100
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $9,644 is less than the state average of $17,224. The private state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,644
$17,224
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,116
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,428
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
77%
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
470
SAT Math
n/a
489
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Our goal is to provide you with quality career education and to help you develop your talents, skills, and knowledge for a sustainable career in a strong and viable industry. Laurel Business Institute, was established in 1985 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania in order to meet the employment and training needs of the business community. We were originally located on the eighth floor of the what was then the Gallatin Bank building, and it was here that we began growing. We found a new location in 1991 when we purchased our first building. This structure, pictured above and located on Penn Street, was formerly West Penn Power and West Penn Railways Company, Uniontown's primary trolley and bus depot through the early and mid 1900s. The school's second building (1999), across the street from the Penn Street facility on the corner of Penn and Beeson Boulevard, was built in 1924 and was Uniontown's original downtown Sears, Roebuck and Company. Programs offered at Laurel Business Institute includes Accounting & Business, Child Care, Cosmetology, Health Care, Information Technology, Massage, Office Administration and Certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Laurel Business Institute cost?
Laurel Business Institute's private state tuition is approximately $9,644.
What schools are Laurel Business Institute often compared to?
Laurel Business Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Laurel Business Institute?
The acceptance rate of Laurel Business Institute is 77%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
What is Laurel Business Institute's ranking?
Laurel Business Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,644
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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