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Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, Pennsylvania Β· Town: DistantOfficial Website β†—

#167
Nationally
#16
In Pennsylvania
86%
Acceptance Rate
Nat'l avg 80%
$10,680
Annual Tuition
per year
397
Undergrad Enrollment
Under 1,000
Overall Score & Rankings
62/100
Good
#167 nationally
#16 in Pennsylvania
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes50
πŸ’°Affordability86
πŸ“šAcademic Environment50
πŸ”¬Program Breadth47

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

Laurel Business Institute is a private for-profit two-year community college located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. With 397 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 86%, the institution is considered accessible. Annual tuition is $10,680, significantly below average for private colleges. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $7,925 after grants and scholarships β€” making it one of the more affordable options in its category.

Admissions
Acceptance Rate86%↓ Below avg
National avg: 80%
285
Applied
244
Admitted
165
Enrolled
Cost & Financial Aid
Annual Tuition$10,680/yr
Room & Board$975/yr
Total Cost of Attendance$12,445/yr
Tuition vs National Avg$10,680↑ Above avg
National avg: $38,768
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$7,925
$30,001 – $48,000$7,282
$48,001 – $75,000$8,090
$75,001 – $110,000$13,941
Over $110,000$13,022
Student Body
397
Total Undergrads
77% F / 23% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 86%
Black 9%
Asian 0%
Two or more 4%
Native / Other 0%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Tuition ($10,680/yr) is well below the national average for private for-profit colleges
  • βœ“Very affordable for low-income families: avg net price is only $7,925/yr for households earning under $30K
  • βœ“Open admissions policy (86% acceptance rate) β€” accessible to a wide range of students
  • βœ“Reasonable room and board costs at $975/yr
  • βœ“Small campus environment (397 students) β€” more personal attention and close-knit community
Consider
  • Β·Data on some metrics is not yet available β€” contact the admissions office for details
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students seeking an accessible path to a college degree, students from low- and middle-income families who need an affordable option, students planning to transfer to a 4-year university, working adults seeking career-focused certificates and degrees, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.

Institution Profile
Type2-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationUniontown, Pennsylvania
SettingTown: Distant
SizeUnder 1,000
Affordability Spotlight
$7,925
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships β€” not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#16
in Pennsylvania out of 7+ colleges
#167
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.