Laurel Ridge Community College

https://www.lfcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,758

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,153

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,935

32.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.8%

206 Graduates

About

Laurel Ridge Community College is a higher education institution located in Frederick County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Laurel Ridge Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (431 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (133 degrees), and Registered Nursing (77 degrees).

In 2023, 1,327 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Laurel Ridge Community College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (935 degrees), 5.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (156 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Laurel Ridge Community College is $4,758, which is $−3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Laurel Ridge Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 350 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Laurel Ridge Community College is $4,758, which is $3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,153.

In 2023, 30% of undergraduate students attending Laurel Ridge Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,758

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Laurel Ridge Community College was $4,758. The cost of tuition at Laurel Ridge Community College is $−3,495 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Laurel Ridge Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,153

2023 Value

5.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Laurel Ridge Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,153. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Laurel Ridge Community College grew by 5.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of Laurel Ridge Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,330

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Laurel Ridge Community College was of $9,330 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.75% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Laurel Ridge Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

30% of undergraduate students at Laurel Ridge Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 15.4% with respect to 2022, when 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Laurel Ridge Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Laurel Ridge Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 350 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Laurel Ridge Community College had a total enrollment of 5,935 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Laurel Ridge Community College is 1,908 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,027. This means that 32.1% of students enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Laurel Ridge Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.84% Two or More Races, 4.75% Black or African American, 2.56% Asian, 0.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.6%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Laurel Ridge Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,935 students. The full-time enrollment at Laurel Ridge Community College is 1,908 and the part-time enrollment is 4,027. This means that 32.1% of students enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Laurel Ridge Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Laurel Ridge Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Laurel Ridge Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Laurel Ridge Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,944 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
917 enrolled students
Two or More Races
287 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Laurel Ridge Community College is 66.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.84% Two or More Races, 4.75% Black or African American, 2.56% Asian, 0.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 255 students (4.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 355 more women than men received degrees from Laurel Ridge Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Laurel Ridge Community College is white (935 degrees awarded). There were 5.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (156 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Laurel Ridge Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (431 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (133 degrees) and Registered Nursing (77 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Laurel Ridge Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (691 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (133 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (71 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laurel Ridge Community College are Registered nurses (1,497,050 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (185,381 people), Medical & health services managers (175,870 people), Other managers (172,267 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (156,655 people).

The most specialized majors at Laurel Ridge Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (691 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (133 degrees), Engineering Technologies (71 degrees), Human Sciences (36 degrees), and Health (248 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laurel Ridge Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Laurel Ridge Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (691 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (133 degrees), Engineering Technologies (71 degrees), Human Sciences (36 degrees), and Health (248 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laurel Ridge Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,612,764 people), Elementary & secondary schools (497,218 people), Outpatient care centers (282,501 people), Offices of physicians (234,412 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (224,500 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Laurel Ridge Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
431 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
133 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
77 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Laurel Ridge Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 431 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Laurel Ridge Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

486

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

841

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 486 degrees were awarded to men at Laurel Ridge Community College, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (841).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Laurel Ridge Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Laurel Ridge Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.573 times less than the 274 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 274 degrees were awarded to men at Laurel Ridge Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.75 times more than the 157 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 30% of students graduating from Laurel Ridge Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Laurel Ridge Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
935 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
156 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Laurel Ridge Community College is white (935 degrees awarded). There were 5.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (156 degrees).

4.37% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
596 degrees awarded
White Male
339 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Laurel Ridge Community College is white female (596 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (339 degrees).

Operations

Laurel Ridge Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $8.54M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 54.5k (0.638%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Laurel Ridge Community College had a total salary expenditure of 50M. Laurel Ridge Community College employs 25 Assistant professors, 16 Professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Laurel Ridge Community College are Female Assistant professor (20), Female Professor (11), and Female Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laurel Ridge Community College are: Management, with 67 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 21 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Endowment

$8.54M

2023 Endowment

3.27%

decline from 2022

Laurel Ridge Community College has an endowment valued at about $8.54M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Laurel Ridge Community College declined 3.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.74M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Laurel Ridge Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.36M - Federal
$731k - State
$315k - Local

As of 2023, Laurel Ridge Community College received $1.36M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $731k from state grants and contracts, and $315k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$19.4M

2023 Salaries

8.59%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Laurel Ridge Community College paid a median of $19.4M in salaries, which represents 38.8% of their overall expenditure ($50M) and a 8.59% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.14% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.115% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.77M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Laurel Ridge Community College paid a total of $4.77M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Laurel Ridge Community College were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Professor with 16 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laurel Ridge Community College were Management with 67 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Laurel Ridge Community College was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Female Professor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Laurel Ridge Community College.

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