- Lamar Community College offers exceptional educational opportunities that help students develop maximum potential, achieve a global perspective, and prepare to succeed in our ever-changing world. As a comprehensive community college, LCCs enriching academic environment equips students for admission to four-year colleges and universities, achieves technical and vocational learning goals, and provides opportunities for developmental and lifelong instruction. At Lamar Community College, we enrich lives through learning.
School Highlights
Lamar Community College serves 696 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 82%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 696 students
- In-state tuition: $3,357
- Out-state tuition: $5,722
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lamar Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lamar Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
87 staff
80 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lamar Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Lamar Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
696 students
1,500 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
350 students
615 students
# Part-Time Students
346 students
885 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
636 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
350 students
435 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
346 students
715 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
221 students
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
34%
20%
% White
3%
18%
% Hawaiian
56%
38%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3588%
0.636%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,357 is less than the state average of $3,735. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,722 is less than the state average of $10,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,357
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,722
$10,403
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, the College has developed a special concern for the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, small class size, dedicated staff, personalized attention, and idyllic setting make it a preferred educational destination for the State of Colorado, the nation, and the world. Lamar Community College offers a wide curriculum of challenging and enriching programs designed to meet the needs and career aspirations of traditional and nontraditional students alike. Students may pursue either an Associate of Arts (A.A.), an Associate of Science (A.S.), an Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.), an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, or a vocational certificate. Whether you seek a career in agriculture, computer science, cosmetology, education, equestrian, graphic design, or medicine, wish to take special interest courses or pre-professional training, or pursue online learning, we have a degree and/or certificate program that you will find rewarding. Lamar Community College is located on the southern edge of the City of Lamar on Highway 287. Its facilities are maintained on a spacious 115-acre campus bounded on the east by lush Willow Creek, a wooded area that is home to deer and a large variety of birds and other wildlife. Our athletic facilities include a multimillion dollar Wellness Center that houses a state-of-the-art athletic complex. Men's basketball and women's volleyball practice and compete in one of the better gymnasiums in the area. All student athletes benefit from health facilities, a training room, locker room, and first-class fitness center. Baseball and softball share a premier indoor batting facility with locker rooms, four full batting cages, indoor mounds, and work out area. Merchant's Park, home to the the Runnin' Lopes baseball team, is one of the finer in the country. Women's softball competes in a newly constructed complex, while our rodeo team benefits from two outdoor and one completely enclosed arena.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lamar Community College cost?
Lamar Community College's tuition is approximately $3,357 for In-State students and $5,722 for Out-State students.
What is Lamar Community College's ranking?
Lamar Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
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