Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public community college in Port Arthur, Texas, enrolling about 1,508 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $1,770 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,770
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,846 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,508 45.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.02%
Lamar State College-Port Arthur: what the data shows
Common questions about Lamar State College-Port Arthur, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is located in Port Arthur, TX (ZIP 77640).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur public or private?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a Public institution.
How much does Lamar State College-Port Arthur cost?
Published tuition: $1,770 in-state, $8,070 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,846.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,137 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,554 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,959 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,110 |
| $110,001+ | $9,346 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $7,080.
How big is Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
Total enrollment: 1,508 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
150%-time completion rate: 45.02%.
First-year retention: 67.0%.
What do graduates of Lamar State College-Port Arthur earn?
Median earnings: $29,746 six years after entry; $37,120 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,250.
20.54% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lamar State College-Port Arthur known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (659 completions)
- CIP 240102 (147 completions)
- CIP 410301 (77 completions)
- Medical Assistant (53 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (49 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (45 completions)
- CIP 470201 (32 completions)
- CIP 150404 (24 completions)
- Architectural History and Criticism (22 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.02%; median earnings $37,120 at 10 years; net price $2,846. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$1,770
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was $1,770.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,846
2024 Value
In 2024 Lamar State College-Port Arthur had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,846.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,384 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,846 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$7,080 4-Year In-State Tuition
$32,280 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 State College-Port Arthur.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.21% 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 State College-Port Arthur 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-Port Arthur 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 | $5,091 | $15,711 | $9,632 |
| 2014 | $5,295 | $16,155 | $8,823 |
| 2015 | $5,533 | $17,233 | $7,027 |
| 2016 | $5,698 | $17,938 | $6,562 |
| 2017 | $5,924 | $18,374 | $5,815 |
| 2018 | $6,013 | $18,463 | $7,402 |
| 2019 | $4,331 | $16,991 | $7,793 |
| 2020 | $4,331 | $16,601 | $7,065 |
| 2021 | $2,400 | $7,890 | $6,775 |
| 2022 | $1,770 | $7,890 | $4,123 |
| 2023 | $1,770 | $8,070 | $4,887 |
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
45.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in 2024 is 1,508 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.0%
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
25.90% 100% Completion Time
45.02% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.90% of students graduating from Lamar State College-Port Arthur completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
Return on Investment
$13,250 Median Student Debt
$37,120 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3160.72% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 147 completions
CIP 41.0301: 77 completions
Medical Assistant: 53 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 49 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 45 completions
CIP 47.0201: 32 completions
CIP 15.0404: 24 completions
Architectural History and Criticism: 22 completions
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 22 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 659 completions
Most popular programs at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates.
About
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public institution located in Port Arthur, TX, offering 35 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,508 students. The institution maintains a 45.02% graduation rate. Approximately 20.54% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Lamar State College-Port Arthur provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lamar State College-Port Arthur cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $1,770 and average net price is $2,846 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Lamar State College-Port Arthur earn?
Median earnings are $29,746 six years after entry and $37,120 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lamar State College-Port Arthur students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,250.
How big is Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
Total enrollment is about 1,508 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur public or private?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public institution located in Port Arthur, TX.
Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur an HBCU?
No. Lamar State College-Port Arthur is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur a tribal college?
No. Lamar State College-Port Arthur is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lamar State College-Port Arthur reports 36.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lamar State College-Port Arthur 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.