Lamar State College-Orange
Orange, TX 77630
About Lamar State College-Orange
Lamar State College-Orange is a public certificate and vocational school in Orange, Texas, enrolling about 1,391 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,655 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,540. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,587 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Lamar State College-Orange charges 36% below the national public median tuition ($3,540).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Texas median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 36.92%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,587.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at Lamar State College-Orange is about 53% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $3,540; average net price is $1,655 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Lamar State College-Orange is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 5427% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College-Orange | $3,540 | $1,655 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 53% below published tuition at Lamar State College-Orange
Key findings
- Lamar State College-Orange's average net price ($1,655) is 53% below published tuition ($3,540).
- Lamar State College-Orange charges 36% below the national public median tuition ($3,540).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Average net price runs below the Texas median net price.
Lamar State College-Orange tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $3,540
Finding Lamar State College-Orange charges 36% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $3,540. That is 36% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Lamar State College-Orange versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Lamar State College-Orange versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Lamar State College-Orange is $1,655.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $1,655 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $6,376 below the Texas median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $13,316 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Lamar State College-Orange’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 53% lower after grants and scholarships.
Lamar State College-Orange: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Lamar State College-Orange—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$3,540
Out-of-state tuition
$17,280
Avg. net price
$1,655
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $384 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,693 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $1,836 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,534 |
| $110,001+ | $7,264 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,160. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Lamar State College-Orange is known for
Top program completions
- General Studies178
- Chemical Technology/Technician114
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training72
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse66
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician61
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Lamar State College-Orange a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Lamar State College-Orange is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 53% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Lamar State College-Orange.
Campus
Location
Orange, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 77630
- NCES locale
- Town fringe
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.1× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
1,391
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 4,562
- Full-time share
- 54%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,959
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 22.20%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Lamar State College-Orange.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lamar State College-Orange 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 State College-Orange 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 | $3,496 | $11,992 | $3,478 |
| 2014 | $3,784 | $12,472 | $2,319 |
| 2015 | $3,950 | $13,310 | $3,530 |
| 2016 | $4,120 | $13,920 | $3,123 |
| 2017 | $4,288 | $14,248 | $3,665 |
| 2018 | $4,370 | $14,330 | $4,696 |
| 2019 | $3,192 | $13,320 | $4,304 |
| 2020 | $3,192 | $13,320 | $3,432 |
| 2021 | $3,192 | $13,320 | $2,253 |
| 2022 | $2,832 | $13,824 | $2,580 |
| 2023 | $2,832 | $13,824 | $1,691 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lamar State College-Orange reported total enrollment of about 1,391 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.5%), Black or African American (22.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). About 22.20% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
54.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lamar State College-Orange in 2024 is 1,391 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,562 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.2%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
21.03% 100% Completion Time
36.92% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.03% of students graduating from Lamar State College-Orange completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 25% male / 75% female
- Chemical Technology/Technician: 82% male / 18% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 1% male / 99% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Lamar State College-Orange graduates earn a median of $36,587 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Lamar State College-Orange.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $36,587. Median federal loan debt: $10,959. Average net price used in cost models: $1,655.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Lamar State College-Orange graduates report median earnings of $36,587 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Lamar State College-Orange.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Lamar State College-Orange.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Lamar State College-Orange graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Lamar State College-Orange—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$6.5M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Texas median 0.18× the median ($35.8M)
- Southwest median 0.28× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 0.24× the median ($26.4M)
- Texas median 0.28× the median ($13,085)
- Southwest median 0.37× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 0.31× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.8%
- Texas median 18.2 pp below median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 17.9 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 16.1 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,129
- Texas median 0.86× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 0.87× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.80× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,480
- Texas median 0.89× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 0.79× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.61× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Lamar State College-Orange at a glance
Lamar State College-Orange
Lamar State College-Orange is a public institution in Orange, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- General StudiesChemical Technology/TechnicianLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian61.5%Black or African American22.7%Hispanic or Latino11.7%
Schools near Lamar State College-Orange
Other campuses in Orange, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lamar State College-Orange located?
Lamar State College-Orange is located in Orange, TX.
What is Lamar State College-Orange's tuition?
Lamar State College-Orange tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $3,540 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $1,655 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Lamar State College-Orange cost?
Reported tuition is $3,540 and average net price is $1,655 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,486 annually.
Why is Lamar State College-Orange's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Lamar State College-Orange, published tuition is $3,540 while average net price is $1,655—about 53% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Lamar State College-Orange's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($1,655), completion (36.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($36,587). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Lamar State College-Orange?
Lamar State College-Orange reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,562 students, White (61.5%), Black or African American (22.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lamar State College-Orange?
About 52.2% of students at Lamar State College-Orange are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lamar State College-Orange earn?
Median earnings are $35,553 six years after entry and $36,587 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar State College-Orange?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lamar State College-Orange students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,959.
Is Lamar State College-Orange public or private?
Lamar State College-Orange is a public institution located in Orange, TX.
Is Lamar State College-Orange an HBCU?
No. Lamar State College-Orange is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.