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Lamar Community College

Lamar, CO·Public·https://www.lamarcc.edu/

Campus Identity

Lamar Community College is a public community college in Lamar, CO. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 63/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Lamar Community College is a public community college in Lamar, CO. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 63/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$3,680
In-State Tuition
+$456 fees
$6,136
Out-of-State Tuition
+$453 fees
$8,900
Room & Board
19 meals/week
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

Under 1,000

Town setting

Weather

Warm Climate

46°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Enchanted Forest Ski Area

New Mexico

180 mi away
600 skiable acres0 lifts
180 mi away
209 skiable acres7 lifts
Taos Ski Valley

New Mexico

186 mi away
1,294 skiable acres13 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Lamar, CO

29°Jan33°Feb43°Mar52°Apr62°May73°Jun78°Jul76°Aug68°Sep53°Oct40°Nov30°Dec

Station: LAMAR · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

63/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety726735
72/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
67/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
35/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$3,680$6,136
Fees
$456$453
Room & Board
$8,900$8,900
Total
$13,036$15,489
In-StateOut-of-State
Meal Plan: 19 meals/week

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

24 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
71 grads/yr$36,841
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCertificate
23 grads/yr
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
19 grads/yr
Agricultural and Domestic Animal ServicesAssociate's
18 grads/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
16 grads/yr$75,092

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's16 grads$75,092
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's71 grads$36,841
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Certificate23 grads
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate19 grads
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
Associate's18 grads
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Certificate9 grads
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
Certificate8 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Certificate6 grads
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Associate's5 grads
Construction Trades, General
Certificate5 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lamar Community College located?

Lamar Community College is located in Lamar, CO. The main campus address is 2401 S Main St, Lamar, CO. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Lamar Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Lamar Community College charges $3,680/year for in-state students and $6,136/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board ($8,900/year), the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $6,589/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Lamar Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Lamar Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Lamar Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,136/year out-of-state), campus culture in Lamar, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Lamar Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Lamar Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Lamar, CO
Size
Under 1,000
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 46°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
63/100
Nearest Airport
Lamar, CO (LAA) · 4 mialso GLD (103 mi), PUB (103 mi)

Location

Lamar, CO

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.