Lamar Institute of Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology is a Public, 2-4 years located in Beaumont, TX. Lamar Institute of Technology is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Lamar Institute of Technology is $2,844 for Texas residents and $12,924 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at Lamar Institute of Technology.
- Total 5,680 students have enrolled in Lamar Institute of Technology and, of that, 1,839 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Lamar Institute of Technology offers 73 programs and 5 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Lamar Institute of Technology is 31% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Lamar Institute of Technology is $2,844 for Texas residents and $12,924 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,602 | $12,338 |
| 2022 | $2,844 | $12,636 |
| 2023 | $2,844 | $12,636 |
| 2024 | $2,844 | $12,924 |
| 2025 | $2,844 | $12,924 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Lamar Institute of Technology offers 72 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 6 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Lamar Institute of Technology at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 32 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 16 | 1 |
| Total | 72 | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 83 |
| Lineworker | 31 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 28 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 26 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 96 |
| General Studies | 71 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 39 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 26 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 26 |
Student Population
Total 5,680 students have enrolled to Lamar Institute of Technology. By gender, there are 2,612 male and 3,068 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.85 to 1.
Lamar Institute of Technology offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,839 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 | 42 | 26 | 16 |
| Asian | 148 | 77 | 71 |
| Black or African American | 1,515 | 600 | 915 |
| Hispanic | 1,403 | 590 | 813 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 2,189 | 1,105 | 1,084 |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 48 | 35 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 294 | 163 | 131 |
| Total | 5,680 | 2,612 | 3,068 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Lamar Institute of Technology is 31% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $7,109 and 32% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 68% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $7,109 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 79 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 203 |