Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Port Arthur, TX. It offers 54 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1988 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 4,680 students attended Lamar State College-Port Arthur in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 63 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 60 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 173 (full-time) and 63 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 45% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 4,680 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Number of Faculty | 123 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $8,070
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
25% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,898 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,070 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,898 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers 25 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 316 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 23 | 0 | 263 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| Total | 25 | 0 | 316 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Lamar State College-Port Arthur are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 316 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 263 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 53 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 53 completers |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 53 |
| Total | 53 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 4,680 students have enrolled into Lamar State College-Port Arthur. By gender, 2,150 male and 2,530 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,036 White (22.14%), 1,011 Black/African American (21.60%), 2,027 Hispanic (43.31%), 141 Asian (3.01%), and 2,491 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,680 | 2,150 | 2,530 |
| American Indian/Native American | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Asian | 141 | 69 | 72 |
| Black/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 More | 16 | 3 | 13 |
| Un-Known | 416 | 228 | 188 |
| Non-resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Directory Information
- 1500 Proctor St, Port Arthur, TX
- 409-984-6342
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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