by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Lamar Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lamar Community College stood at $4,550 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $7,260. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $492 in-state and $492 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,058 | $6,768 |
| Fees | $492 | $492 |
| Total | $4,550 | $7,260 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Lamar Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Lamar Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Lamar Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Lamar Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Lamar Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,680 | $6,136 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,754 | $6,258 |
| One Year Ago | $3,941 | $6,571 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,058 | $6,768 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at LCC has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $7,477 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.26%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,698. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.29%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $7,499.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,698 | $7,499 |
| In 2 Years | $4,851 | $7,745 |
| In 3 Years | $5,009 | $8,000 |
| In 4 Years | $5,172 | $8,263 |
| In 5 Years | $5,340 | $8,535 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $31,507, compared with about $19,730 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Lamar Community College, check out the Lamar Community College Financial Aid page.
