Lamar Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

Lamar Community College was established in 1937 in Lamar, Colorado. The campus is spread across an area of more than 110 acres. The institution awards associate’s degrees in arts, science, general studies and applied science. Students can choose from courses in the fields of education, graphic design, cosmetology and medicine, among others. Online learning courses are also offered by the college.

Lamar Community College supports a large number of student clubs and organizations, including the Business & Technology Club, the Cosmetology Skills Club, the LCC Non-Traditional/Adult Student Organization, the Nursing Student Organization and Phi Theta Kappa.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in animal science and care, nursing and emergency medicine, and liberal arts.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Large number of students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,138 in 2009-2010 (760 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 68% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Lamar Community College provides on-campus housing for 195 of its 760 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

• Agricultural Business and Management

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (20 awarded)

• Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
• Equestrian/Equine Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (7 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (17 awarded)

• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded)

• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (73 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (75 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry