Lamson College: Narrative Description

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LAMSON COLLEGE K-7

1126 North Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 17
Tempe, AZ 85281
Tel: (480)898-7000; 800-898-7017; Admissions: (480)898-7000; Fax: (480)967-6645; Web Site: http://www.lamsoncollege.com/

Description: Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Part of National Career Education, Inc. Awards transfer associate and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1889. Setting: urban campus with easy access to Phoenix. 1% from top 10% of their high school class, 5% from top quarter, 20% from top half. Students come from 4 states and territories, 5 other countries, 40% 25 or older. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, summer session for credit, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements: Required: high school transcript, interview, CPAt. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment: Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. 4,400 books and 18 serials. 45 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

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