Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a Public, 2-4 years located in Port Arthur, TX. Lamar State College-Port Arthur is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,070 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 State College-Port Arthur.
- Total 4,680 students have enrolled in Lamar State College-Port Arthur and, of that, 374 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers 55 programs.
- The graduation rate of Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 45% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,070 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 | $4,331 | $16,601 |
| 2022 | $1,770 | $7,890 |
| 2023 | $1,770 | $7,890 |
| 2024 | $1,770 | $8,070 |
| 2025 | $1,770 | $8,070 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers 54 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Lamar State College-Port Arthur at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 29 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 54 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 77 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 125 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 46 |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 36 |
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 20 |
Student Population
Total 4,680 students have enrolled to Lamar State College-Port Arthur. By gender, there are 2,150 male and 2,530 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.85 to 1.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers online degree/certificate programs and 374 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 | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Asian | 141 | 69 | 72 |
| Black or African American | 1,011 | 389 | 622 |
| Hispanic | 2,027 | 972 | 1,055 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 1,036 | 471 | 565 |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 3 | 13 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 416 | 228 | 188 |
| Total | 4,680 | 2,150 | 2,530 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 45% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $5,898 and 25% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,898 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 29 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 63 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 173 |