School Highlights
Lamson Institute serves 409 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lamson Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
Lamson Institute
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Lamson Institute has grown by 13% over five years.
The Lamson Institute diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment
409 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
409 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
409 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
13%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
65%
40%
% White
n/a
6%
% Hawaiian
19%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7219%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,100
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,600
$10,449
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,400
$5,350
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamson Institute's ranking?
Lamson Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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