Lamar Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	221
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Lamar, Colorado, Lamar CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lamar Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lamar Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lamar CC is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Lamar CC is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lamar CC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,133

Cost of attendance at Lamar Community College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

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Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,589

Cost of attendance at Lamar Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Lamar Community College received on average $7,773 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,773

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	82	54%	$5,351	$438,790
Other Federal Grant	87	57%	$5,737	$499,131
State Grant/Scholarships	69	45%	$2,490	$171,825
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	104	68%	$3,714	$386,230
Total Grant & Scholarships	136	89%	$7,773	$1,057,186

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lamar Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lamar Community College students is 35.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.5%.

35.9%

African American 21.4% 3 students
white 43.6% 27 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 32.5% 13 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lamar Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lamar Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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