Paying for Lamar Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$12,924 ($2,844)
Off-campus Living Costs
$18,636
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$500 ($80)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Lamar Institute of Technology are $2,844 for Texas residents and $12,924 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Texas, its tuition & fees are very expensive (average tuition: $6,701).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Del Mar College and Lamar State College-Port Arthur, tuition & fees of Lamar Institute of Technology is average where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $10,115.
The average living cost of the school is $18,636 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the Lamar Institute of Technology's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Lamar Institute of Technology are $2,844 for Texas residents and $12,924 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11,016 | $1,322 |
| 2022 | $11,712 | $924 |
| 2023 | $11,712 | $924 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | $924 |
| 2025 | $12,000 | $924 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $18,636 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 2.98% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,691 | $5,510 |
| 2022 | $5,964 | $5,776 |
| 2023 | $6,254 | $6,056 |
| 2024 | $10,855 | $7,242 |
| 2025 | $11,178 | $7,458 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $2,788 at Lamar Institute of Technology. The books & supplies cost has increased by 2.99% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $973 |
| 2022 | $1,800 |
| 2023 | $1,888 |
| 2024 | $2,707 |
| 2025 | $2,788 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Lamar Institute of Technology is $80 for Texas residents and $500 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $95 | $459 |
| 2022 | $80 | $488 |
| 2023 | $80 | $488 |
| 2024 | $80 | $500 |
| 2025 | $80 | $500 |