Lamar Institute of Technology

855 E Lavaca
Beaumont, TX 77705
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Lamar Institute of Technology: focusing on innovative education, training, and career development for tomorrow’s workforce. Lamar Institute of Technology provides quality education and training that enable a diverse student population to achieve its career goals. Programs are enhanced by developing and maintaining partnerships with business, industry, and the community. Faculty are dedicated to teaching, advising, and scholarship. Both faculty and staff work to serve the Institute and the community. The Institute of Technology recognizes its obligation to make available to the community all the opportunities implicit in its function as a part of The Texas State University System.

School Highlights

Lamar Institute of Technology serves 5,680 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 5,680 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,220
  • Out-state tuition: $12,644
  • Student-teacher ratio: 44:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lamar Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 130 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
Lamar Institute of Technology
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
130 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Student Body

The student population of Lamar Institute of Technology has grown by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Lamar Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,680 students
4,254 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
34:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
1,491 students
902 students

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# Part-Time Students
4,189 students
3,352 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,680 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,491 students
869 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,189 students
3,370 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
24%
47%

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% Black
27%
13%

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% White
38%
25%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,826
$42,382

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,220 is more than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,644 is more than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,220
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,644
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
88%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,630

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,567
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lamar Institute of Technology cost?
Lamar Institute of Technology's tuition is approximately $4,220 for In-State students and $12,644 for Out-State students.
What is Lamar Institute of Technology's ranking?
Lamar Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 5,680 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,220
  • Out-state tuition: $12,644
  • Student-teacher ratio: 44:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,345 per year for in-state students and $5,806 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,749 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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