- 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 814 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 814 students
- In-state tuition: $3,357
- Out-state tuition: $5,722
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 51%
- 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 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lamar Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
87 staff
92 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lamar Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Lamar Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
814 students
2,252 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
400 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
414 students
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
814 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
400 students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
414 students
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
221 students
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
37%
25%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
49%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
27%
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 $3,735. 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 $10,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,357
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,722
$10,403
Tuition Notes
$189 per credit for Colorado Residents; $289 per credit for Non-Residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2024 (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.
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