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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.
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Campus Location2401 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052-3999
USA
Main Tel: (719) 336-2248
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Lamar Community College HighlightsWhere Lamar Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in animal science and care, beauty and cosmetology, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 81 | 6 | | < 1 year certificate | 50 | 5 | | 1-2 year certificate | 40 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Lamar Community College was 817 in 2007 (482 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,688 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,358 | | Room | $ 1,343 | | Board | $ 3,414 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,698 | | Other | $ 2,397 |
Financial Aid: Lamar Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 10 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 13 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 3 |
Housing and MealsLamar Community College provides on-campus housing for 197 of its 482 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (8 awarded) - Equestrian/Equine Studies
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (16 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (27 awarded) - Small Business Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (52 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (64 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Lamar Community College with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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