Lamar Community College
Lamar Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Lamar, CO. It offers 30 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1976 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 668 students attended Lamar Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 19 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 19 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 70 (full-time) and 35 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Lamar Community College is 41% and transfer-out rate is 29%. The retention rate is 65% at the school.
| Student Population | 668 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Number of Faculty | 38 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Lamar Community College is $7,052
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
68% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,365 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,052 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,365 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Lamar Community College offers 19 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 98 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 10 | 0 | 67 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Total | 19 | 0 | 98 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Lamar Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 98 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 12 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 67 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 19 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 0 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 10 |
| Total | 12 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Agricultural Business and Management | ✕ | 1 |
| Animal Training | ✕ | 6 |
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | ✕ | 8 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 13 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Accounting | ✕ | 0 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | ✕ | 2 |
| Total | 67 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Agricultural Business and Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 3 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 6 |
| Education | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 10 |
| Total | 19 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 668 students have enrolled into Lamar Community College. By gender, 295 male and 373 female students are attending the school.
There are 321 White (48.05%), 31 Black/African American (4.64%), 255 Hispanic (38.17%), 1 Asian (0.15%), and 313 students with other races. 18 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 668 | 295 | 373 |
| American Indian/Native American | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 255 | 118 | 137 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 321 | 126 | 195 |
| Two More | 15 | 11 | 4 |
| Un-Known | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 18 | 7 | 11 |
Directory Information
- 2401 S Main St, Lamar, CO
- 719-336-2248
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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