Lamar State College-Port Arthur

  • Lamar State College - Port Arthur is an open-access, comprehensive public two-year college offering quality instruction leading to associate degrees and a variety of certificates. The college, a member of The Texas State University System, has provided affordable, quality educational opportunities to residents of the Southeast Texas area since 1909.

School Highlights

Lamar State College-Port Arthur serves 2,485 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,485 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,295
  • Out-state tuition: $16,155
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 176 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
176 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lamar State College-Port Arthur has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lamar State College-Port Arthur diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,485 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
850 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,635 students
3,359 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
177 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
850 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,635 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
6%
5%
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% Hispanic
31%
46%
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% Black
27%
12%
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% White
34%
30%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
26%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,200
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,295 is more than the state average of $3,924. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,155 is more than the state average of $6,229. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,295
$3,924
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,155
$6,229
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$14,230
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Lamar State College-Port Arthur, a two-year, state-supported institution, is a member of The Texas State University System. Located in Port Arthur, an industrial and cultural center of Southeast Texas, the college offers freshman- and sophomore-level work in numerous academic and technical/vocational fields. The campus sits between the 1,000 and 1,800 blocks of Procter Street and Lakeshore Drive. <--new bullet point-->Founded as Port Arthur Business College in 1909, Lamar University - Port Arthur became a part of the Lamar University System in 1975. On September 1, 1995, Lamar - Port Arthur became part of The Texas State University System. Legislation signed into law in June 1999 changed the name to Lamar State College - Port Arthur. The Lamar State College-Port Arthur campus contains 22 buildings situated on approximately 40 acres. Most of these facilities were donated for the creation of the institution. The following is a listing of the institutions and organizations whose facilities contributed to Lamar State College-Port Arthur: Port Arthur College, the City of Port Arthur, the Port Arthur College Foundation, Southern Union Gas, the First United Methodist Church of Port Arthur and Daughters of the American Revolution. Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers general academic courses leading to Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. Courses for transfer to four-year institutions are offered in accounting, economics, anthropology, art, government, health, home economics, physical education, physics, history, speech, computer science, mathematics, psychology, biology, chemistry, geography, geology, sociology, criminal justice, music, drama, English and Spanish. Lamar State College-Port Arthur is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. It is approved by the Texas Education Agency for the training of veterans under all classifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lamar State College-Port Arthur cost?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur's tuition is approximately $5,295 for In-State students and $16,155 for Out-State students.
What schools are Lamar State College-Port Arthur often compared to?
Lamar State College-Port Arthuris often viewed alongside schools like Lamar State College-Orange, Tyler Junior College by visitors of our site.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,485 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,295
  • Out-state tuition: $16,155
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,924 per year for in-state students and $6,229 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,052 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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