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Lamar Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Lamar, CO. 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 animal science and care, nursing and emergency medicine, and beauty and cosmetology.
Lamar Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Lamar Community College offers classes to 817 students (760 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
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
http://www.lamarcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 60 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 25 | small business management, business management |
| Animal Science and Care | 18 | equestrian studies |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 13 | cosmetology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 5 | agricultural management |
| Office and Administration | 3 | office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Lamar Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 116 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 23 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Lamar Community College had a total enrollment of 817 students (760 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 89% |
| New Mexico | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 37 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Lamar Community College offers campus housing for 192 of its 760 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lamar, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,813 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,573 |
| Room and board | $ 4,995 |
| Room charge | $ 1,348 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,647 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,749 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lamar Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 135500)
Lamar Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $38,000 | 12 | $48,589 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $38,000 | 12 | $48,589 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $42,146 | 5 | $39,556 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $42,146 | 5 | $39,556 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51 | 44 | 95 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 44 | 64 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
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
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lamar Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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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