Lamar Community College: Review & Facts

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Lamar Community College is a small two-year, public school with 670 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1937 and is the only college located in Lamar, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

At Lamar Community College you can obtain your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
13
Lamar Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 13 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Agriculture, Cosmetology, and Construction. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Lamar Community College student retention rate is relatively low at 65% (below Colorado average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
65%
Bad
The graduation rate at Lamar Community College is low: 32%. Nearly 10% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Lamar Community College is reasonably decent - 18:1. Read more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, about $6,300 a year. The additional fees at Lamar Community College beyond tuition are around $500, which comes to $6,800 a year.

Read the details about Lamar Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Lamar Community College will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Lamar Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (719) 336-2248 or check Lamar Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,400
Low
Lamar Community College provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lamar Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Lamar Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 300 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, roughly $2,400 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Lamar Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lamar Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lamar Community College
2401 S Main St
Lamar, Colorado
81052-3999, USA
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