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Laurel Business Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 91%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, LBI is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that LBI is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Laurel Business Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, LBI emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

LBI boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,970

Cost of attendance at Laurel Business Institute in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,970

Cost of attendance at Laurel Business Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Laurel Business Institute received on average $6,370 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.

$6,370
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 50 52% $6,009 $300,453
Other Federal Grant 74 76% $4,880 $361,110
State Grant/Scholarships 17 18% $6,010 $102,163
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 2% $4,065 $8,129
Total Grant & Scholarships 74 76% $6,370 $471,402

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Laurel Business Institute students who enrolled in 2018 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 Laurel Business Institute students is 75.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.2%.

75.0%

  • white 80.0% 56 students

Service Offerings

Laurel Business Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Laurel Business Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization