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Lamson College (Closed 2025)

875 W. Elliot Road Suite 206
Tempe, AZ 85284

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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 36:1.

Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 60%.

School Overview

Lamson College

(AZ) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Associate's Colleges

Institution Level

Less than 2 years (below associate)

Four or more years

Institution Control

Private, for profit

Total Faculty

18 staff

64 staff

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Total Faculty Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2023	18	296
2021	18	296
2020	18	296
2019	18	296
2012	18	140
2011	10	138
2010	34	146
2008	24	160
2007	20	136

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Student Body

Total Enrollment

12 students

1,687 students

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Total Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2023	12	1,986
2021	12	3,327
2020	12	4,321
2019	12	4,321
2016	12	4,744
2015	12	4,744
2014	12	4,744
2013	12	4,407
2012	203	4,738
2011	199	5,160
2010	473	4,803
2009	473	4,803
2008	510	4,254

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Student-Teacher Ratio

1:1

36:1

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Student-Staff Ratio Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2023	1:1	14:1
2021	1:1	14:1
2020	1:1	16:1
2019	1:1	16:1
2016	1:1	38:1
2012	11:1	41:1
2011	20:1	43:1
2010	14:1	39:1
2008	21:1	35:1
2007	20:1	35:1

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# Full-Time Students

12 students

941 students

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Full-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2023	12	985
2021	12	1,301
2020	12	1,477
2019	12	1,477
2016	12	1,759
2015	12	1,759
2014	12	1,759
2013	12	1,553
2012	203	1,645
2011	199	1,425
2010	473	1,259
2009	473	1,259
2008	510	1,144

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

12 students

1,687 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

12 students

941 students

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Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2023	12	985
2021	12	1,301
2020	12	1,557
2019	12	1,557
2016	12	1,925
2015	12	1,925
2014	12	1,925
2013	12	4,407
2012	203	4,738
2011	199	5,160
2010	473	1,259
2009	473	1,259
2008	510	4,254

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% Unknown races

100%

0.00

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2023	1.00	0.70
2021	1.00	0.63
2020	0.00	0.64
2019	0.00	0.64
2016	0.00	0.60
2015	1.00	0.60
2014	1.00	0.60
2013	0.66	0.74
2012	0.67	0.62
2011	0.68	0.60
2010	0.69	0.55
2009	0.69	0.55
2008	0.67	0.58

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

61%

20%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students Comparison Over Years (2007-2012)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2012	61%	20%
2011	48%	21%
2010	33%	19%
2008	57%	21%
2007	40%	23%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$30,700

$33,000

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) Trends Over Years (2008-2012)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2012	$30,700	$33,000
2010	$39,000	$32,200
2008	$39,900	$36,300

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

65%

74%

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Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2009-2010)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2010	65%	74%
2009	65%	35%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$9,233

$9,500

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2007-2012)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2012	$9,233	$9,500
2011	$9,320	$9,500
2010	$9,500	$9,500
2008	$6,626	$6,625
2007	$6,625	$6,625

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,457

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2007-2012)
Year	Lamson College	Arizona
2012	$4,457	$4,457
2011	$4,750	$4,734
2010	$4,750	$4,750
2008	$3,750	$3,720
2007	$2,727	$3,312

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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.

The nearest community college to Lamson College is Brookline College-Tempe (4.7 miles away)

School

Location

Miles

Quick Facts

Brookline College-Tempe

Private for-profit

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1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 793-0557

4.7 miles

Enrollment: 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Maricopa Community College System Office

Public

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2411 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-8000

4.7 miles

Acceptance rate: 100%

Rio Salado College

Public

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2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8000

4.7 miles

Enrollment: 18,841 students In-state tuition: $2,046 Out-state tuition: $7,830 Minority enrollment: 54%

Sonoran Desert Institute

Private for-profit

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1555 W University Dr., Suite 103
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 314-2102

5.0 miles

Enrollment: 5,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Private for-profit

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1538 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 994-9244

5.0 miles

Enrollment: 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Maricopa County, AZ is 92%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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