School Highlights
Lamson College serves 12 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lamson College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lamson College
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
202 staff
Student Body
The student population of Lamson College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lamson College diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12 students
5,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
12 students
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
36%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
n/a
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
4%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
20%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,700
$33,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,233
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,457
$4,457
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lamson College often compared to?
Lamson Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Salado College by visitors of our site.
What is Lamson College's ranking?
Lamson College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Lamson College located?
Lamson College is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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