A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LCC are primarily White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 26% more female students than male students enrolled at Lamar Community College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LCC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
295
|
| Women |
373
|
LCC serves a low number of students outside of Colorado, with 71 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
71%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 14.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 28.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127389 IPEDS survey data for Lamar Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024