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Laurus College
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Annual Tuition
$83,400
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
42.5%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$30,896
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Laurus College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in San Luis Obispo, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $83,400, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 42.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$333,600
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
372.3 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$896
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$324,640
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
-$315,680
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 42%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Laurus College is $32,416.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$83,400
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
92.1%
Success
42.5%
In-State Cost
$83,400
Age 25+ Students
95.8%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 14
Working at 6yr
640 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In San Luis Obispo
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,541
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,731
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$2,274
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the San Luis Obispo metropolitan area.