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Laredo Community College

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Laredo Community College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Laredo Community College is a public university in the United States with graduate-level and professional study options. It suits students looking for specialised programmes in strategic, intelligence, security, statecraft, and international affairs fields.

  2. What you can study

    Study options include 16 programmes across Master's Degree, Professional, and PhD / Doctorate levels. Examples include Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence Studies, Counterintelligence Studies, Statecraft and National Security Affairs, War Studies, Statecraft and International Affairs, Chinese and Asian Affairs, Cyber Statecraft, Strategic and International Studies (Professional), and several online Statecraft and Strategy options.

  3. Getting in

    Apply through the university’s official website and check the current entry requirements for the specific programme you want, especially since the degree levels include Master's Degree, Professional, and PhD / Doctorate study. International applicants should confirm document requirements, deadlines, and whether the programme is online or in person before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in the United States will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending in the city where you study.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm this on the official website before applying. Also check visa requirements, whether your programme is online or campus-based, and which documents you need for admission from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    With 2,515 universities in the United States, Laredo Community College sits in a very large higher education market but stands out for its narrow subject focus. If you want a public institution with programmes centred on intelligence, security, and statecraft rather than a broad course catalogue, it is more specialised than many U.S. options.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Laredo Community College

What type of institution is Laredo Community College?

It is a public university in the United States.

How many programmes does it list?

It lists 16 programmes.

What degree levels are available?

Master's Degree, Professional, and PhD / Doctorate.

Where can I find the official website?

http://www.laredo.edu/

Overview

Laredo College (LC) is a public community college in Laredo, Texas. Founded as Laredo Junior College in 1947, it is part of the Laredo Independent School District. As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of LC includes the municipality of Laredo and all of Webb, Jim Hogg and Zapata counties.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

Scholarships at Laredo Community College

Partial

Great Statesman Scholarships

Institute for World Politics

Awarded at the discretion of the Institute’s Scholarship Committee based on application materials.

Open Rolling
Full

Presidential Scholarships

Institute for World Politics

Limited number of full-tuition grants awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

Open Rolling
Partial

Eagle Scholarships

Institute for World Politics

Competitive scholarships that cover up to $9,000 off tuition per semester.

Open Rolling
Partial

Statesman Scholarships

Institute for World Politics

Competitive scholarships that cover $6,600 off tuition per semester.

Open Rolling
Partial

Institute Scholarships

Institute for World Politics

Covers $4,400 off tuition per semester, awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

Open Rolling
Partial

Joe C. Hayes Scholarships

Institute for World Politics

Scholarships cover between $1,100 and $3,300 off tuition per semester.

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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