Lamar Community College

https://www.lamarcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,680

2021 Average Net Price

$11,413

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.37%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,392

50.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.9%

94 Graduates

About

Lamar Community College is a higher education institution located in Prowers County, CO. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lamar Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 degrees awarded), Animal Training (25 degrees), and General Studies (21 degrees).

In 2021, 246 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lamar Community College. 65.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (133 degrees), 1.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (86 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lamar Community College is $3,680, which is $−4,288 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lamar Community College is $3,680, which is $−4,288 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,413.

In 2021, 67% of undergraduate students attending Lamar Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,680

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lamar Community College was $3,680. The cost of tuition at Lamar Community College is $−4,288 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lamar Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,413

2021 Value

6.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lamar Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,413. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lamar Community College grew by 6.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lamar Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,192

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lamar Community College was of $9,192 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.37% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lamar Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Lamar Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lamar Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.37%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lamar Community College was 6.37%, which represents 10 out of the 157 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lamar Community College had a total enrollment of 1,392 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lamar Community College is 700 students and the part-time enrollment is 692. This means that 50.3% of students enrolled at Lamar Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lamar Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54% White, 33.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Black or African American, 3.02% Two or More Races, 1.87% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Asian.

Students enrolled at Lamar Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.7%) and White Male (17.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lamar Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,392 students. The full-time enrollment at Lamar Community College is 700 and the part-time enrollment is 692. This means that 50.3% of students enrolled at Lamar Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lamar Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lamar Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Lamar Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lamar Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
752 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
462 enrolled students
Black or African American
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lamar Community College is 54% White, 33.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Black or African American, 3.02% Two or More Races, 1.87% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18 students (1.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 76 more women than men received degrees from Lamar Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lamar Community College is white (133 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (86 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lamar Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (33 degrees awarded), followed by Animal Training (25 degrees) and General Studies (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lamar Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (42 degrees awarded), Construction (36 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (99,309 people), Other managers (78,502 people), Construction managers (41,771 people), Secondary school teachers (37,437 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (37,367 people).

The most specialized majors at Lamar Community College in 2021 are Agriculture (42 degrees awarded), Construction (36 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (20 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (75 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar Community College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Lamar Community College are Agriculture (42 degrees awarded), Construction (36 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (20 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (75 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (201,094 people), Construction (113,403 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (93,649 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (92,862 people), and Amusement & Recreation (45,053 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lamar Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
33 degree-majors awarded
Animal Training
25 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Lamar Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lamar Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

161

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar Community College, which is 0.528 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (161).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lamar Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar Community College in General Construction Trades, which is 35 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar Community College in Animal Training, which is 39 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from Lamar Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lamar Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.38% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
133 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
86 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lamar Community College is white (133 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (86 degrees).

1.63% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
96 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lamar Community College is white female (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (49 degrees).

Operations

Lamar Community College employs 50 Professors. Most academics at Lamar Community College are Female Professor (26), and Male Professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.61M

2021 Salaries

4.82%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Lamar Community College paid a median of $3.61M in salaries, a 4.82% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.08M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lamar Community College paid a total of $2.08M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lamar Community College was Professor with 50 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lamar Community College was Female Professor with 26 employees, and Male Professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lamar Community College.