Laredo College
Laredo College is a public community college in Laredo, Texas, serving roughly 5,818 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $3,300 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,300
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,798 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,818 54.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.45%
Laredo College: what the data shows
Common questions about Laredo College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Laredo College?
Laredo College is located in Laredo, TX (ZIP 78040-4395).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Laredo College public or private?
Laredo College is a Public institution.
How much does Laredo College cost?
Published tuition: $3,300 in-state, $5,748 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,798.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,457 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,909 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,551 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,460 |
| $110,001+ | $5,912 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,200.
How big is Laredo College?
Total enrollment: 5,818 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Laredo College?
150%-time completion rate: 30.45%.
What do graduates of Laredo College earn?
Median earnings: $27,435 six years after entry; $33,934 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $2,959.
38.72% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Laredo College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (2,389 completions)
- CIP 240102 (1,073 completions)
- CIP 150501 (166 completions)
- Welding Technology (139 completions)
- CIP 430301 (133 completions)
- CIP 521403 (75 completions)
- Medical Assistant (61 completions)
- CIP 520213 (61 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (56 completions)
- CIP 470101 (53 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Laredo College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 30.45%; median earnings $33,934 at 10 years; net price $5,798. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,300
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Laredo College was $3,300.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,798
2024 Value
In 2024 Laredo College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,798.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,192 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,798 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,992 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Laredo College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
20.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Laredo College was 20.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Laredo College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,700 | $5,148 | $4,429 |
| 2014 | $3,300 | $5,748 | $4,540 |
| 2015 | $3,410 | $5,858 | $4,723 |
| 2016 | $3,780 | $6,228 | $5,416 |
| 2017 | $3,300 | $5,748 | $5,698 |
| 2018 | $3,300 | $5,748 | $5,090 |
| 2019 | $3,300 | $5,748 | $4,222 |
| 2020 | $3,280 | $5,728 | $5,289 |
| 2021 | $3,300 | $5,748 | $5,755 |
| 2022 | $3,300 | $5,748 | $5,930 |
| 2023 | $3,300 | $5,748 | $5,309 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
54.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Laredo College in 2024 is 5,818 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
30.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Laredo College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Laredo College.
Return on Investment
$2,959 Median Student Debt
$33,934 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
8.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1363.18% Return on Investment
0.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Laredo College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 1,073 completions
CIP 15.0501: 166 completions
Welding Technology: 139 completions
CIP 43.0301: 133 completions
CIP 52.1403: 75 completions
Medical Assistant: 61 completions
CIP 52.0213: 61 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 56 completions
CIP 47.0101: 53 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 2,389 completions
Most popular programs at Laredo College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Laredo College graduates.
About
Laredo College is a public institution located in Laredo, TX, offering 34 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 5,818 students. The institution maintains a 30.45% graduation rate. Approximately 38.72% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Laredo, TX 78040-4395
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.45% graduation rate at Laredo College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Laredo College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,300 and average net price is $5,798 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Laredo College earn?
Median earnings are $27,435 six years after entry and $33,934 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Laredo College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Laredo College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $2,959.
How big is Laredo College?
Total enrollment is about 5,818 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Laredo College public or private?
Laredo College is a public institution located in Laredo, TX.
Is Laredo College an HBCU?
No. Laredo College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Laredo College a tribal college?
No. Laredo College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Laredo College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Laredo College reports 95.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Laredo College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Laredo College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.