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Lamar Institute of Technology

855 E Lavaca
Beaumont, TX 77705

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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 4,417 students (33% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 4,417 students
In-state tuition: $4,220
Out-state tuition: $12,644
Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
Minority enrollment: 47%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 193 teachers has grown by 77% over five years.

Lamar Institute of Technology

(TX) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

193 staff

262 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lamar Institute of Technology has grown by 48% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.

The Lamar Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.

Total Enrollment

4,417 students

4,669 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

17:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,468 students

1,310 students

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# Part-Time Students

2,949 students

3,359 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

234 students

344 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,468 students

1,289 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

16 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

2,949 students

3,151 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

15 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

252 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

21%

46%

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% Black

21%

12%

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% White

53%

30%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

n/a

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Diversity Score

0.63

0.68

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

32%

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)

$48,200

$34,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,220 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 $12,644 is more than the state average of $6,229. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,220

$3,924

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$12,644

$6,229

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

69%

83%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$10,500

$10,765

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,567

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

78%

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 4,417 students
In-state tuition: $4,220
Out-state tuition: $12,644
Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
Minority enrollment: 47%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

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.