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Lamar Community College

Public Lamar, CO · Town · Rocky Mountains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
48%
Graduation Rate
$38,719
Earnings (10yr)
$9,161
Net Price
400
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Overview

Lamar Community College has a net price of just $9,161, making it an affordable option for students seeking higher education. With an enrollment of around 400, it offers a close-knit learning environment where students can receive personalized attention from faculty.

The earnings potential for graduates ten years after enrollment is $38,719. While the graduation rate sits at 48%, this reflects the challenges many community college students face. The college serves a diverse student body, with 29% of students receiving Pell Grants, indicating a commitment to supporting low-income individuals.

Students thrive here when they are focused on practical programs like Health Professions, Culinary & Personal Services, and Business & Marketing. The median debt for graduates is manageable at $8,750, allowing for a smoother transition into the workforce. Lamar Community College is a solid choice for those looking to build skills in a supportive environment while keeping costs low.

Rankings

How Lamar Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation48%Earnings 10yr$39KNet Price$9KRetention56%Median Debt$9KPell Grant Rate29%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$8K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$18K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%2166.9%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%995.4%MOBILITY215.70%

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,550
In-State Tuition
$7,260
Out-of-State
$9,161
Avg Net Price
$8,750
Median Debt
29%
Pell Grant Rate
9%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,513
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,163
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,137
Family Income $48K–$75K
$17,711
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$31,813
6 Years After Entry
$34,824
8 Years
$38,719
10 Years
0.23x
Debt-to-Earnings
46%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$31,813 6yr $34,824 8yr $38,719 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

215.70%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
995.4%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2166.9%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$48,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.02
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.06
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.2%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 56%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,401
Diversity Index 0.65
First-Gen Students 47%

Top Programs

Humanities 37%
Health Professions 16%
Culinary & Personal Services 10%
Construction Trades 9%
Business & Marketing 4%
Precision Production 4%
Education 2%
Psychology 1%