Laurel Business Institute: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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Laurel Business Institute is a very small two-year, private for-profit school with 305 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1985 and is one of the 2 schools located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At Laurel Business Institute you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
11
Laurel Business Institute follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 11 majors. The most popular concentrations are Cosmetology, Electrical and Electronics, Medical, Welding, and Industrial Technologies. 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 wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Laurel Business Institute student retention rate is high at 88% (well above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at LBI is average: 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at LBI is good -- 8:1. Learn more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - around $10,700 a year. The additional fees at Laurel Business Institute beyond tuition are roughly $800; this totals $11,500 per academic year.

Read the details about LBI 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

Acceptance
Rate
84%
According to government data, 162 applications were submitted and 136 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Laurel Business Institute is $50.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to LBI and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (724) 439-4900 or check Laurel Business Institute Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at LBI, 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.

Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at LBI.

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

Laurel Business Institute Location and Address

Postal Address:
Laurel Business Institute
11 East Penn St
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
15401, USA
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