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Lamar Community College (LCC)
- 2401 S Main St
- Lamar, CO 81052
- OPEID College Code: 00135500
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- General Phone: (719) 336-2248
- President: Jim Rizzuto
- Website: www.lamarcc.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 817
- College Alias: LCC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- We Enrich Lives Through Learning
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - LCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 44% | 57% | 35% | 60% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,480 | $3,047 | $1,454 | $2,567 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 15.2% | 14.9% | 8.7% |
| Number in Default | 27 | 23 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 177 | 154 | 160 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,688 | $2,610 | $2,556 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,358 | $5,190 | $8,656 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,698 | $1,698 | $2,056 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,745 | $4,574 | $4,470 |
| Other Expenses | $2,397 | $2,150 | $1,818 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,097 | $7,641 | $7,236 |
| Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,890 | $1,818 | $1,683 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,528 | $11,032 | $10,900 |
| Out of State | $14,198 | $13,612 | $17,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,301 | $13,767 | $13,666 |
| Out of State | $16,971 | $16,347 | $19,766 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,276 | $6,198 | $6,295 |
| Out of State | $8,946 | $8,778 | $12,395 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Operations | ||
| Equine Studies | 1 | 7 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | - | 1 |
| Business, Office Automation, Technology, Data Entry | 1 | 2 |
| Small Business Administration and Management | 27 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | 45 | - |
| Nursing | - | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | 11 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | 41 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Cosmetology | 16 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 817 Undergraduate: 817
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 298 Female: 519
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 298 Female: 519
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 313 Part-Time: 504
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 313 Part-Time: 504
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 10 | 1% |
| Black | 23 | 3% |
| Asian | 8 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 19% |
| White | 604 | 74% |
| Unknown | 13 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 216 | 26% |
| Ages 18-19 | 178 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 76 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 50 | 6% |
| Ages 25-29 | 68 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 44 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 42 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 65 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 56 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 22 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 138 | 73 | 65 |
| Faculty Status | 63 | 26 | 37 |
| Tenured Faculty | 10 | 10 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 72 | 26 | 46 |
| Primarily Instruction | 72 | 26 | 46 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 33 | 21 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 13 | 10 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $38,619 (10) | $40,854 (5) | $36,385 (5) |
| Instructor | $38,619 (10) | $40,854 (5) | $36,385 (5) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,888 (15) | $42,762 (4) | $48,388 (11) |
| Instructor | $46,888 (15) | $42,762 (4) | $48,388 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $38,466 (25) | $38,246 (9) | $38,589 (16) |
| Instructor | $38,466 (25) | $38,246 (9) | $38,589 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $271,168 | $140,280 | $130,888 | $49,470 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 44% | 41% | 15% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 138 | 54 | 59 | 25 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - | - |
| Basketball | 39 | 20 | 19 | - |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - | - |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 | - |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 | - |
| Rodeo | 25 | - | - | 25 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $30,240 | $30,343 | $30,236 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,213 | $3,000 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Rodeo | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 22% |
| Female | 40% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 38% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
