School Highlights
Laurus College serves 734 students (23% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Laurus College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
Laurus College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
13
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Laurus College has declined by 20% over five years.
The Laurus College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
734 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
167 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
567 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
683 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
167 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
567 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
19%
13%
% Asian
17%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
26%
46%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
29%
24%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
79%
34.83%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4911%
0.4884%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$32,937
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$15,834
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (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: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and 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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