Lamar Community College

Lamar Community College is a public two-year institution located in Lamar, Colorado. The college enrolls 814 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 41% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels, providing students with pathways into cosmetology and nursing careers.

Lamar is a rural community in southeastern Colorado near the Kansas border. Lamar Community College serves as a key postsecondary resource for the region, offering health and personal care career programs that address local workforce needs in an area with limited higher education options.