Laurel Business Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Laurel Business Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 515 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,825 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,713. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,819 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,713
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,825 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.85% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 515 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.37%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 13.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 59.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 868
- Applicants (IPEDS): 285
- Room & Board: $3,620 annual estimate
Laurel Business Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Laurel Business Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Laurel Business Institute?
Laurel Business Institute is located in Uniontown, PA (ZIP 15401).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Laurel Business Institute public or private?
Laurel Business Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Laurel Business Institute cost?
Published tuition: $13,713.
Average net price after aid: $7,825.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,273 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,672 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,275 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,293 |
| $110,001+ | $15,033 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $54,852.
How hard is it to get into Laurel Business Institute?
Admission rate: 76.85%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Laurel Business Institute?
Total enrollment: 515 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 868 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Laurel Business Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 69.37%.
First-year retention: 75.9%.
What do graduates of Laurel Business Institute earn?
Median earnings: $26,264 six years after entry; $30,819 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
52.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Laurel Business Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (38 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (30 completions)
- Electrician (26 completions)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (17 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (16 completions)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other (16 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (15 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (13 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (10 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Laurel Business Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.85%; completion rate 69.37%; median earnings $30,819 at 10 years; net price $7,825. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,713
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Laurel Business Institute was $13,713.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,825
2024 Value
In 2024 Laurel Business Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,825.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,300 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,825 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$54,852 4-Year Tuition
$3,620 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,513 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,846 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$75,384 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Laurel Business Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Laurel Business Institute was 0.00%.
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 Laurel Business Institute 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 | $9,444 | $9,444 | $7,441 |
| 2014 | $9,644 | $9,644 | $7,648 |
| 2015 | $9,744 | $9,744 | $7,177 |
| 2016 | $9,744 | $9,744 | $7,848 |
| 2017 | $9,914 | $9,914 | $8,097 |
| 2018 | $10,104 | $10,104 | $7,050 |
| 2019 | $10,645 | $10,645 | $6,367 |
| 2020 | $10,912 | $10,912 | $8,525 |
| 2021 | $10,970 | $10,970 | $9,331 |
| 2022 | $11,470 | $11,470 | $8,854 |
| 2023 | $11,470 | $11,470 | $10,086 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.85% Acceptance Rate
285 Total Applicants
244 Students Admitted
165 First-Time Students Enrolled
67.62% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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 & Student Demographics
Laurel Business Institute reported total enrollment of about 515 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 24% male and 76% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.0%), Black or African American (12.0%), and Two or More Races (4.9%). About 52.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Laurel Business Institute in 2024 is 515 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 868 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.9%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 80.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.37% 100% Completion Time
69.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.37% of students graduating from Laurel Business Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 5% male / 95% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Electrician: 96% male / 4% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Laurel Business Institute.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$30,819 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
884.63% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Laurel Business Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 20 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 38 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 30 completions
3. Electrician: 26 completions
4. Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 17 completions
5. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 16 completions
6. Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 16 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 15 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 13 completions
9. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Laurel Business Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Laurel Business Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Laurel Business Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 59.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,996
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,419
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Laurel Business Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Uniontown, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Electrician. Enrollment is approximately 515 students. Student body composition includes White (80.0%), Black or African American (12.0%), Two or More Races (4.9%). The admission rate is 76.85%. The 150%-time completion rate is 69.37%. Approximately 52.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Uniontown, PA 15401
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Laurel Business Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Laurel Business Institute located?
Laurel Business Institute is located in Uniontown, PA.
What is Laurel Business Institute's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Laurel Business Institute is 76.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 285 applicants and 244 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Laurel Business Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $13,713 and average net price is $7,825 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $3,620 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Laurel Business Institute?
Laurel Business Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 868 students, White (80.0%), Black or African American (12.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Laurel Business Institute?
About 47.2% of students at Laurel Business Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Laurel Business Institute earn?
Median earnings are $26,264 six years after entry and $30,819 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Laurel Business Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Laurel Business Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Laurel Business Institute public or private?
Laurel Business Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Uniontown, PA.
Is Laurel Business Institute an HBCU?
No. Laurel Business Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Laurel Business Institute a tribal college?
No. Laurel Business Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Laurel Business Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Laurel Business Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.8%).
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
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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.