Paying for Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$8,070 ($1,770)
Off-campus Living Costs
$16,080
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$538 ($118)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Lamar State College-Port Arthur are $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,070 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Texas, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $6,701).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Del Mar College and Lee College, tuition & fees of Lamar State College-Port Arthur is relatively inexpensive where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $10,809.
The average living cost of the school is $16,080 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 State College-Port Arthur'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 State College-Port Arthur are $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,070 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 | $15,120 | $1,481 |
| 2022 | $7,320 | $570 |
| 2023 | $7,320 | $570 |
| 2024 | $7,500 | $570 |
| 2025 | $7,500 | $570 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $16,080 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 2.96% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,694 | $4,842 |
| 2022 | $10,468 | $4,480 |
| 2023 | $10,468 | $4,480 |
| 2024 | $10,977 | $4,640 |
| 2025 | $11,300 | $4,780 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,500 at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. The books & supplies cost stays same as 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 | $1,000 |
| 2022 | $1,500 |
| 2023 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | $1,500 |
| 2025 | $1,500 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $118 for Texas residents and $538 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 7.60% from 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 | $504 |
| 2022 | $80 | $488 |
| 2023 | $80 | $488 |
| 2024 | $80 | $500 |
| 2025 | $118 | $538 |