School Highlights
Lamson Institute serves 498 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lamson Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lamson Institute
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Total Faculty
19 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lamson Institute has declined by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lamson Institute diversity score of 0.50 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
498 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
498 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
546 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
498 students
837 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
68%
47%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
12%
25%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,100
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,600
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,400
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamson Institute's ranking?
Lamson Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least debt for graduating students.
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