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Laurus College

#2452 in US ranking San Luis Obispo, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Avg. aid
$3,768
Receiving aid
80%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median salary
$41,482
1 yr after graduation

What does Laurus College offer in terms of athletics?

Laurus College should not be approached as a conventional varsity-athletics campus. A prospective student seeking intercollegiate competition, athletic recruiting, or an athletic scholarship should verify those opportunities directly rather than infer them from the college's San Luis Obispo location.

Club sports, informal recreation, and varsity teams are different kinds of participation. Students for whom sports or fitness facilities are a priority should ask what activities, if any, are available through their actual study location and whether those activities are operated by Laurus or by an outside organization.

What student groups and Associations are available at Laurus College?

Prospective students should ask Laurus College for a current list of active student groups rather than assume that a small, career-focused college has the same club structure as a residential university. A group's current activity and eligibility rules matter more than its appearance in an older directory.

If peer networking is important, ask whether the program offers student-led groups, collaborative projects, or moderated online spaces, and whether students in different delivery formats can participate. An institution-run academic service or event is not necessarily a recognized student association.

Who studies at Laurus College?

Laurus College's reported entering population is predominantly from California. For the 2024-25 IPEDS reporting cycle, 96% of students in the reported geographic-origin measure were state residents, compared with 4% from other U.S. states. The college reported 240 first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in its enrollment measure.

These figures describe specific reporting categories, not every student's circumstances or the composition of every class. Students comparing Laurus with a larger university should ask about cohort size and class interaction in their own program, particularly if courses are delivered online or on a schedule designed around work.

How does student life look like at Laurus College?

Student life at Laurus College is best understood through the experience of a student's particular program and delivery format. The day-to-day experience in an online course can differ markedly from attending scheduled classes in person, even when both lead to a Laurus credential.

Before enrolling, ask how students meet classmates, contact instructors, receive academic help, and participate in orientation or other activities. For a working adult or commuter, the timing and accessibility of those opportunities may be more consequential than a general description of campus life.

What libraries are available to students at Laurus College?

Students should establish which research and study resources are included with their Laurus College program. Reported institutional library counts do not, by themselves, tell a student whether course materials, online research tools, or academic assistance will meet a particular assignment's needs.

Ask for a demonstration of the resources available through the student portal, including any databases, digital texts, research guidance, and remote-access instructions. Students who need a quiet physical study space should separately confirm what is available at the location where they expect to attend.

Laurus College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1116

Veterans affair office

No

Laurus College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,116

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,045
Part-time: 71

Data 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.