Lamson College

875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
Tempe, AZ 85284
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Lamson College serves 12 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lamson College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lamson College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
18 staff
296 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lamson College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lamson College diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12 students
3,691 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
12 students
985 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,706 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
985 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,064 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
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% Asian
n/a
6%
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% Hispanic
n/a
2%
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% Black
n/a
35%
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% White
n/a
8%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
41%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
100%
n/a
Diversity Score
n/a
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
20%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,700
$33,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
74%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,233
$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,457
$4,457
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lamson College often compared to?
Lamson Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Salado College by visitors of our site.
What is Lamson College's ranking?
Lamson College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Lamson College located?
Lamson College is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in South Tempe.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Maricopa County, AZ public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,814 per year for in-state students and $6,627 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maricopa County, AZ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Maricopa County, AZ is Brookline College-Phoenix. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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