Laredo College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	28 to 1
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Laredo, Texas, Laredo College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Laredo College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Laredo College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Laredo College is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,500

Cost of attendance at Laredo College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,748

Cost of attendance at Laredo College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Laredo College received on average $8,332 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,332

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	621	75%	$5,327	$3,308,106
Other Federal Grant	756	91%	$7,566	$5,720,166
State Grant/Scholarships	189	23%	$2,028	$383,204
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	418	50%	$847	$354,124
Total Grant & Scholarships	775	94%	$8,332	$6,457,494

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Laredo College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Laredo College students is 36.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.4%.

36.6%

white 40.0% 6 students
hispanic 36.2% 261 students
International Students 66.7% 8 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Laredo College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Laredo College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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