- Lamar Community College offers exceptional educational opportunities that help students develop maximum potential, achieve a global perspective, and prepare to succeed in our ever-changing world. As a comprehensive community college, LCCs enriching academic environment equips students for admission to four-year colleges and universities, achieves technical and vocational learning goals, and provides opportunities for developmental and lifelong instruction. At Lamar Community College, we enrich lives through learning.
School Highlights
Lamar Community College serves 690 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 690 students
- In-state tuition: $3,357
- Out-state tuition: $5,722
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lamar Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Lamar Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
30 staff
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
26
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lamar Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Lamar Community College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
690 students
2,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
355 students
671 students
# Part-Time Students
335 students
1,413 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
540 students
434 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
355 students
641 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
848 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
335 students
1,327 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
221 students
326 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
38%
26%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
47%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,357 is less than the state average of $3,712. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,722 is less than the state average of $10,526. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,357
$3,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,722
$10,526
Tuition Notes
$189 per credit for Colorado Residents; $289 per credit for Non-Residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, the College has developed a special concern for the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, small class size, dedicated staff, personalized attention, and idyllic setting make it a preferred educational destination for the State of Colorado, the nation, and the world. Lamar Community College offers a wide curriculum of challenging and enriching programs designed to meet the needs and career aspirations of traditional and nontraditional students alike. Students may pursue either an Associate of Arts (A.A.), an Associate of Science (A.S.), an Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.), an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, or a vocational certificate. Whether you seek a career in agriculture, computer science, cosmetology, education, equestrian, graphic design, or medicine, wish to take special interest courses or pre-professional training, or pursue online learning, we have a degree and/or certificate program that you will find rewarding. Lamar Community College is located on the southern edge of the City of Lamar on Highway 287. Its facilities are maintained on a spacious 115-acre campus bounded on the east by lush Willow Creek, a wooded area that is home to deer and a large variety of birds and other wildlife. Our athletic facilities include a multimillion dollar Wellness Center that houses a state-of-the-art athletic complex. Men's basketball and women's volleyball practice and compete in one of the better gymnasiums in the area. All student athletes benefit from health facilities, a training room, locker room, and first-class fitness center. Baseball and softball share a premier indoor batting facility with locker rooms, four full batting cages, indoor mounds, and work out area. Merchant's Park, home to the the Runnin' Lopes baseball team, is one of the finer in the country. Women's softball competes in a newly constructed complex, while our rodeo team benefits from two outdoor and one completely enclosed arena.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lamar Community College cost?
Lamar Community College's tuition is approximately $3,357 for In-State students and $5,722 for Out-State students.
What is Lamar Community College's ranking?
Lamar Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lamar Community College is Otero College (50.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Otero College
Public
1802 Colorado Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-6800
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-6800
50.9 miles
Enrollment: 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $5,060 Out-state tuition: $8,130 Minority enrollment: 57%
801 Campus Dr
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-7611
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-7611
96.7 miles
Enrollment: 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $2,720 Out-state tuition: $3,328 Minority enrollment: 67%
1209 Harrison Ave
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3641
100.6 miles
Enrollment: 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Pueblo Community College
Public
900 W Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-3200
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-3200
110.4 miles
Enrollment: 7,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 In-state tuition: $5,290 Out-state tuition: $19,150 Minority enrollment: 52%
1801 N. Kansas Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
116.7 miles
Enrollment: 2,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,860 Out-state tuition: $2,370 Minority enrollment: 75%
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