Lamar State College-Orange Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,540
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,655 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,391 54.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.92%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 34.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,562
- Room & Board: $9,486 annual estimate
Lamar State College-Orange: what the data shows
Common questions about Lamar State College-Orange, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lamar State College-Orange?
Lamar State College-Orange is located in Orange, TX (ZIP 77630).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Lamar State College-Orange public or private?
Lamar State College-Orange is a Public institution.
How much does Lamar State College-Orange cost?
Published tuition: $3,540 in-state, $17,280 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $1,655.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is Lamar State College-Orange?
Total enrollment: 1,391 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,562 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar State College-Orange?
150%-time completion rate: 36.92%.
First-year retention: 69.2%.
What do graduates of Lamar State College-Orange earn?
Median earnings: $35,553 six years after entry; $36,587 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,959.
22.20% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lamar State College-Orange known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (178 completions)
- Chemical Technology/Technician (114 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (72 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (66 completions)
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician (61 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (47 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (47 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (33 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (29 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lamar State College-Orange a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.92%; median earnings $36,587 at 10 years; net price $1,655. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,540
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lamar State College-Orange was $3,540.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,655
2024 Value
In 2024 Lamar State College-Orange had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,655.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$6,620 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,655 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,160 4-Year In-State Tuition
$69,120 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,486 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,026 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$56,104 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Lamar State College-Orange.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.34% 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-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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & 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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 61.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lamar State College-Orange.
Return on Investment
$10,959 Median Student Debt
$36,587 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
5426.74% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lamar State College-Orange.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 178 completions
2. Chemical Technology/Technician: 114 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 72 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 66 completions
5. Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 61 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 47 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 47 completions
8. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 33 completions
9. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 29 completions
Most popular programs at Lamar State College-Orange.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lamar State College-Orange graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lamar State College-Orange from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,129
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,480
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lamar State College-Orange is a public institution located in Orange, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Chemical Technology/Technician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 1,391 students. Student body composition includes White (61.5%), Black or African American (22.7%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.92%. Approximately 22.20% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Orange, TX 77630
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.92% graduation rate at Lamar State College-Orange falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lamar State College-Orange located?
Lamar State College-Orange is located in Orange, TX.
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.
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.
Is Lamar State College-Orange a tribal college?
No. Lamar State College-Orange is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lamar State College-Orange a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lamar State College-Orange does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.7%).
Is Lamar State College-Orange religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lamar State College-Orange 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.