Laredo College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Quality:Safety:Costs:

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus Crime

Laredo College is a medium two-year, public school with 9,320 students enrolled. This college was established in 1947 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Laredo, Texas.

Academic Offerings

At Laredo College you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

26

LCC follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Marketing and Advertising, Automotive and Mechanic, and Installation and Repair. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Laredo College is relatively low at 66% (close to Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

66%

Fair

The graduation rate at Laredo College is very low - 29%. About 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at LCC is a bit disappointing: 26:1. Learn more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very low, $3,700 per year. The additional fees at LCC not covered by tuition are roughly $2,100, which comes to a total of $5,800 per academic year.

Read the details about LCC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

The school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at LCC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (956) 721-5140 or check Laredo College Website.

Opportunities and Services

LCC provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Laredo College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Laredo College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - about $2,600 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Laredo College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Laredo College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Laredo College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Laredo College
West End Washington St
Laredo, Texas
78040-4395, USA