
Laurus College is a private, career-focused college based in San Luis Obispo, California. It was established in 2006 and has developed programs in fields including business, technology, digital media, and health administration.
Its emphasis on career-oriented instruction is more useful to a prospective student than its age alone. Before enrolling, compare the current catalog with the credential you want: program names, award levels, required courses, and delivery formats can change over time.
Laurus College organizes its academics around career programs rather than a large university-style system of colleges and faculties. Its areas of study include business administration, computer and information technology, digital media and communications, and health and medical administration.
Students should compare programs at the credential level, not just by subject. An associate-level program and a bachelor's-level program in a similar field can differ substantially in length, general education requirements, technical depth, and cost. The current catalog is the place to confirm the exact degree title, course sequence, required equipment or software, and whether a program can be completed in the format a student needs.
Laurus College is based in San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast. Its city location matters most for students who expect to attend in person: commuting time, transportation, and local living expenses can affect the practicality of a program even when much of the coursework is online.
Applicants should confirm where their specific classes and required activities take place. An institutional address does not, by itself, establish that every program has the same in-person schedule or that all student services are offered at that location.
Laurus College describes its educational purpose in career-oriented terms: providing instruction and a student experience intended to prepare learners for work in their chosen fields. That stated purpose is consistent with its concentration in applied business, technology, media, and administrative programs.
A mission statement describes an institution's goals, not a measured employment result. Students can test how that purpose translates into practice by examining current course outlines, opportunities to build work samples, instructor qualifications, and the career assistance available in their particular program.
Name of the institution
Laurus CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: SmallInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
1,000 - 4,999School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
ContinuousFoundation year
2006Laurus College is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.