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Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, CA·Private for-profit·794 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 67% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
794
Students
$15,693
Net Price
38%
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$18,334
Debt

About This School

Laurus College is a private for-profit institution located in San Luis Obispo, California with approximately 794 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,693 per year. The graduation rate is 38%.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 92% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel good about their choice once enrolled, but only 38% actually finish — which is a serious red flag worth pressing the school on before committing. At $15,693 per year after aid and a median debt of $18,334 at graduation, the cost is relatively modest for a private institution, which softens the risk somewhat. Worth considering if you're drawn to their specific vocational programs and have a clear plan to finish, but ask hard questions about what's driving that low completion rate.

Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing48%
Health Professions21%
Computer Science21%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Avg Net Price
$15,693
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants67%
Median debt at graduation$18,334

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
38%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
92%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$18,334
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$18,334
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White14%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino19%
Asian48%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (794 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Laurus College

81 Higuera St Ste 110

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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