Laurus College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. median debt is moderately high; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 67% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Laurus College is a private for-profit institution located in San Luis Obispo, California with approximately 1,116 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $22,733 per year. The graduation rate is 43%.
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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,116 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
- 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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