Lamar Institute of Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology is a public college or university in Beaumont, TX, with about 35 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 31.39% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,844
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,866 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,055 42.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.39%
Lamar Institute of Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Lamar Institute of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lamar Institute of Technology?
Lamar Institute of Technology is located in Beaumont, TX (ZIP 77705).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology public or private?
Lamar Institute of Technology is a Public institution.
How much does Lamar Institute of Technology cost?
Published tuition: $2,844 in-state, $12,924 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,866.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,877 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,207 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,622 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,451 |
| $110,001+ | $18,932 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $11,376.
How big is Lamar Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment: 3,055 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar Institute of Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 31.39%.
First-year retention: 68.4%.
What do graduates of Lamar Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings: $35,573 six years after entry; $38,991 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,076.
26.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lamar Institute of Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,072 completions)
- Welding Technology (113 completions)
- CIP 410301 (103 completions)
- CIP 240102 (79 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (74 completions)
- CIP 150404 (60 completions)
- CIP 150701 (44 completions)
- CIP 510707 (42 completions)
- CIP 190709 (41 completions)
- CIP 470605 (36 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.39%; median earnings $38,991 at 10 years; net price $13,866. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$2,844
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lamar Institute of Technology was $2,844.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,866
2024 Value
In 2024 Lamar Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,866.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,464 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,866 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$11,376 4-Year In-State Tuition
$51,696 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lamar Institute of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lamar Institute of Technology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lamar Institute of Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,065 | $12,489 | $9,942 |
| 2014 | $4,220 | $12,644 | $9,498 |
| 2015 | $4,401 | $13,761 | $9,636 |
| 2016 | $4,534 | $14,326 | $9,673 |
| 2017 | $4,689 | $14,649 | $9,767 |
| 2018 | $4,743 | $14,703 | $6,864 |
| 2019 | $3,602 | $13,730 | $6,904 |
| 2020 | $3,602 | $12,338 | $8,484 |
| 2021 | $2,844 | $12,636 | $7,086 |
| 2022 | $2,844 | $12,636 | $8,563 |
| 2023 | $2,844 | $12,924 | $8,167 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lamar Institute of Technology in 2024 is 3,055 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.50% 100% Completion Time
31.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.50% of students graduating from Lamar Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lamar Institute of Technology.
Return on Investment
$13,076 Median Student Debt
$38,991 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.54% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
603.00% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lamar Institute of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Welding Technology: 113 completions
CIP 41.0301: 103 completions
CIP 24.0102: 79 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 74 completions
CIP 15.0404: 60 completions
CIP 15.0701: 44 completions
CIP 51.0707: 42 completions
CIP 19.0709: 41 completions
CIP 47.0605: 36 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,072 completions
Most popular programs at Lamar Institute of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lamar Institute of Technology graduates.
About
Lamar Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Beaumont, TX, offering 35 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,055 students. The institution maintains a 31.39% graduation rate. Approximately 26.39% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Beaumont, TX 77705
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.39% graduation rate at Lamar Institute of Technology falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Lamar Institute of Technology cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $2,844 and average net price is $13,866 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Lamar Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $35,573 six years after entry and $38,991 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar Institute of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lamar Institute of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,076.
How big is Lamar Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment is about 3,055 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology public or private?
Lamar Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Beaumont, TX.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology an HBCU?
No. Lamar Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology a tribal college?
No. Lamar Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lamar Institute of Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.4%).
Is Lamar Institute of Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lamar Institute of Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.