Lamar Community College
Lamar Community College is a public community college in Lamar, Colorado, enrolling about 400 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,550 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,550
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,161 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 400 74.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.72%
Lamar Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lamar Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lamar Community College?
Lamar Community College is located in Lamar, CO (ZIP 81052-3999).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Lamar Community College public or private?
Lamar Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Lamar Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,550 in-state, $7,260 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,161.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,513 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,163 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,137 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,389 |
| $110,001+ | $17,711 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,200.
How big is Lamar Community College?
Total enrollment: 400 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 54.72%.
First-year retention: 56.4%.
What do graduates of Lamar Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,813 six years after entry; $38,719 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,750.
29.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lamar Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (198 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (28 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.5070 (27 completions)
- CIP 240102 (27 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (20 completions)
- CIP 240199 (18 completions)
- CIP 000460 (17 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (16 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (9 completions)
- Welding Technology (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lamar Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 54.72%; median earnings $38,719 at 10 years; net price $9,161. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,550
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lamar Community College was $4,550.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,161
2024 Value
In 2024 Lamar Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,161.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,644 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,161 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,040 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lamar Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lamar Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lamar Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,174 | $12,073 | $10,249 |
| 2014 | $3,357 | $5,722 | $10,716 |
| 2015 | $3,546 | $5,766 | $8,934 |
| 2016 | $3,720 | $6,048 | $10,213 |
| 2017 | $3,908 | $6,221 | $8,966 |
| 2018 | $3,950 | $6,332 | $9,459 |
| 2019 | $4,000 | $6,382 | $10,604 |
| 2020 | $4,133 | $6,589 | $9,411 |
| 2021 | $4,136 | $6,589 | $10,357 |
| 2022 | $4,216 | $6,720 | $9,789 |
| 2023 | $4,422 | $7,052 | $10,328 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
74.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lamar Community College in 2024 is 400 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
49.06% 100% Completion Time
54.72% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 49.06% of students graduating from Lamar Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lamar Community College.
Return on Investment
$8,750 Median Student Debt
$38,719 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
956.63% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lamar Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 28 completions
Communications Technology - 10.5070: 27 completions
CIP 24.0102: 27 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 20 completions
CIP 24.0199: 18 completions
CIP 00.0460: 17 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 16 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 9 completions
Welding Technology: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 198 completions
Most popular programs at Lamar Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lamar Community College graduates.
About
Lamar Community College is a public institution located in Lamar, CO, offering 23 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 400 students. The institution maintains a 54.72% graduation rate. Approximately 29.11% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Lamar, CO 81052-3999
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Lamar Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lamar Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,550 and average net price is $9,161 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Lamar Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,813 six years after entry and $38,719 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lamar Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,750.
How big is Lamar Community College?
Total enrollment is about 400 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lamar Community College public or private?
Lamar Community College is a public institution located in Lamar, CO.
Is Lamar Community College an HBCU?
No. Lamar Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lamar Community College a tribal college?
No. Lamar Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lamar Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lamar Community College reports 46.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Lamar Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lamar Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.