Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a Public, 2-4 years located in Port Arthur, TX. Lamar State College-Port Arthur is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,070 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.28% from last year at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
- Total 3,802 students have enrolled in Lamar State College-Port Arthur and, of that, 603 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers 54 programs.
- The graduation rate of Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 30% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 37.6%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,070 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.28% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,331 | $16,991 |
| 2021 | $4,331 | $16,601 |
| 2022 | $1,770 | $7,890 |
| 2023 | $1,770 | $7,890 |
| 2024 | $1,770 | $8,070 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers 50 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Lamar State College-Port Arthur at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 29 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 55 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 114 |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 49 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 43 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 32 |
| Business Administration and Management | 17 |
Student Population
Total 3,802 students have enrolled to Lamar State College-Port Arthur. By gender, there are 962 male and 1,638 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.59 to 1.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers online degree/certificate programs and 603 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 59 | 6 | 53 |
| Asian | 114 | 53 | 61 |
| Black or African American | 687 | 225 | 462 |
| Hispanic | 1,096 | 452 | 644 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 594 | 197 | 397 |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 25 | 17 | 8 |
| Total | 2,600 | 962 | 1,638 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 30% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $5,321 and 36% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 63% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,321 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 63 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 173 |