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Lamar Community College

Lamar Community College

Lamar, CO · Town · 400 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Lamar Community College, located in rural southeastern Colorado, is best known for its specialized programs in agriculture, equine business management, nursing, and career-technical trades. As a residential two-year institution, it fosters a close-knit, supportive campus culture centered around western traditions, small class sizes, and active student life, including a nationally competitive rodeo team. Its state-of-the-art Equine Complex and strong local industry partnerships offer distinct hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for immediate career entry or seamless transfer to four-year universities.


Wikipedia:Lamar Community College (LCC) is a public community college in Lamar, Colorado. It was founded in 1937. In fall 2023, the college's enrollment was 711, making LCC the smallest member of the Colorado Community College System.

Location
Lamar, CO, 81052-3999 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
166 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$20,044
Out-of-state COA
$22,754
Avg net price
$9,161
Room & board
$9,324
In-state tuition
$4,550
Out-of-state tuition
$7,260
Books & supplies
$1,460/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,513
$30–48k
$8,163
$48–75k
$10,137
$75–110k
$12,389
$110k+
$17,711
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
48%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
28%
Median earnings (6yr)
$31,813
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,719
Median debt
$8,750
Monthly loan payment
$93
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,130$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$16,365
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
47%
Median family income
$29,504
Independent students
29%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
26%
Race & ethnicity
White
36%
Hispanic
46%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
8%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$5,401/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,366
Federal loan rate
9%

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