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Laredo College (LC) is a public community college located in Laredo, Texas. It was founded as Laredo Junior College in 1947, The college offers a variety of associate and bachelor’s degree programs, as well as certificates at multiple levels. It is one of the largest community colleges in Texas and has an enrollment just under 9,300.

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Overview of Laredo College (LC)

As with most community colleges, student either live in their own off-campus housing or at home with family members. Healthcare is the most popular educational offering from Laredo, and the programs is accredited and nationally recognized as one of the best in the country. The school has two campuses, Main Campus, also known as Fort Macintosh, and Laredo College South Campus. Both are in the city of Laredo. Laredo is located in South Texas and is famous for flying seven different flags within its city limits.

General Information

School Type Public
Campus Setting City: Large
Campus Housing No
Student Faculty Ratio 28:1
Graduation Rate 37%
Year Founded 1947

Student Enrollment

Total Students9,984

Undergraduate
9,984
Graduate
0

Undergraduate Student

Male 4,293
4,293
Female 5,691
5,691

Graduate Student

Male 0
0
Female 0
0

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LC Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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Application Fee NA
High School GPA NA
High School Rank NA
High School Transcripts NA
College Prep Courses NA
Recommendations NA
SAT/ACT NA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) NA
Application Deadline NA
Common Application Accepted NA

LC Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

Here is the cost breakdown for Laredo College, as of a recent academic year.

  • Tuition for Full-time Students: $3,30 for in-district students, $4,500 for in-state, and $5,748 for out-of-state students
  • Books and Supplies: $1,800
  • Room and Board: $5,577-$5,790
  • Other fees: $4,274
  • Total Cost of Attendance: $9,374 for in-district students living with family ($16,467 on their own), $10,574 for in-state with family ($17,667 alone), and $18,915 for out-of-state students living on their own

When it comes to financial aid, 85 percent of Laredo College students receive some form of financial aid.
From that group:

  • 94% receive grants or scholarships and 50% receive institutional grants
  • 4% required student loans

The average net price – the amount a student is responsible for paying after grants and scholarships are applied - is $5,780, though it can be lower for families with very low incomes. Students cover the balance either with student loans or out-of-pocket each year.

Average net price 2020-2021
Net Price $5,780
Average Total Aid $8,332
Students Receiving Financial Aid 94%
Room & Board $5,790
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Sticker Price

  • Tuition In-State - $4,500
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $5,748
  • Books and Supplies - $1,800
  • Room & Board - $5,790
  • Other - $5,577

Academics

There is a lot to think about when choosing the right school for your educational needs. We have compiled a list of some of the more important elements that should be considered, and that prospective students don’t always consider.

  • Graduation Rate: The graduation rate at Laredo College is low compared to the national average, with only 37% graduating and completing their degree program. However, this isn’t unusual for a public, community college.
  • Transfer Out Rate – 12%; This indicates that at least some of the students who do not graduate from this school instead go on to attempt to graduate from another program, making the total possible graduation rate 49%, closer to the national average.
  • Student-faculty ratio: The student to faculty ratio at Laredo is 26:1. This ratio is a bit on the high side, but for students who prefer to work independently and don’t require a lot of interaction for faculty, it is an acceptable rate.
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Student Population Total

Student Population 9,984

Undergraduate
9,984
Graduate
0
Evening Classes : No
Online Learning : Yes
Student Faculty Ratio - 28:1

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)

Health Professions and Related Programs 9 Total Graduates / 100%
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 9 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 0%

Outcome & Salary

Graduates of Laredo College can anticipate an early-career salary of $38,000, which is just above the national average of $37,960. At mid-career, graduates can anticipate earning an average salary of $58,700 and their projected earned income after 10 years is $295,000. The total cost of an education at Laredo College is $18,116, which means that most graduates should be able to make a living and meet their expenses relatively easily, including repaying student debt.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $40,600
College Grads Average Salary $57,000
College Grads Mid Career Salary $62,000
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $570,000
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,190,000
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $23,120
10 Year Projected ROI $546,880
20 Year Projected ROI $1,166,880
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National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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