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Lamar Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Lamar, Colorado. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Lamar Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study agricultural science and management, animal science and care, and liberal arts.
Lamar Community College maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 986 students (625 full-time equivalent).
Lamar Community College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Lamar Community College does offer meal plans to students. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We Enrich Lives Through Learning"
More complete details are provided below.
Lamar Community College
2401 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052-3999
General Phone: (719) 336-2248
Admissions Phone: (719) 336-1589
Financial Aid Phone: (719) 336-1591
http://www.lamarcc.edu
Lamar Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 57 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Business And Management | 23 | small business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 17 | licensed practical nurse |
| Animal Science And Care | 15 | equestrian studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 14 | farm management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 9 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 4 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Lamar Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 78 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 2 |
In 2005, Lamar Community College had a total enrollment of 986 students (625 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 82% |
| New Mexico | 4% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Lamar Community College offers campus housing for 189 of its 625 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lamar, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (719) 336-1589
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,556 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,656 |
| Room and board | $ 4,470 |
| Room charge | $ 1,234 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,236 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,056 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,818 |
Financial Aid:
Lamar Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 135500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (719) 336-1591
Lamar Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $41,694 | 9 | $46,097 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $41,694 | 9 | $46,097 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $40,404 | 4 | $41,190 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $40,404 | 4 | $41,190 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 44 | 101 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 44 | 64 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Small Business Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lamar Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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