Lamson College (Closed 2025)

875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
Tempe, AZ 85284

School Highlights

Lamson College served 12 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 61%.

School Overview

Lamson College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
202 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
12 students
5,392 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
12 students
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
36%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
n/a
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
4%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
20%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,700
$33,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

In what neighborhood is Lamson College located?
Lamson College is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.

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Maricopa County, AZ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. 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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