School Highlights
Lamson Institute serves 409 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lamson Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
Lamson Institute
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lamson Institute has grown by 46% over five years.
The Lamson Institute diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
409 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
409 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
409 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
65%
13%
% White
n/a
26%
% Hawaiian
19%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,100
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,600
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,400
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamson Institute's ranking?
Lamson Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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