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Lamar State College-Orange

410 Front St
Orange, TX 77630

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Tel: (409) 883-7750

www.lsco.edu

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Lamar State College-Orange is an open-admissions, lower-division state institution of higher education within the Texas State University System. Our mission is to provide academic transfer and associate degree programs, technical certificate and associate degree programs, developmental programs, continuing education and customized training programs and community service activities.

School Highlights

Lamar State College-Orange serves 2,382 students (36% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 2,382 students
In-state tuition: $3,784
Out-state tuition: $12,472
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 148 teachers has grown by 127% over five years.

Lamar State College-Orange

(TX) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

148 staff

262 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lamar State College-Orange has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Lamar State College-Orange diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

2,382 students

3,674 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

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# Full-Time Students

848 students

1,289 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,534 students

3,252 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

163 students

344 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

848 students

1,266 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

16 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,534 students

3,252 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

15 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

251 students

% Asian

% Hispanic

11%

46%

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% Black

19%

12%

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% White

68%

30%

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% Two or more races

n/a

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.49

0.68

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

1.86%

2.75%

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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)

$31,000

$34,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,784 is more than the state average of $3,626. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $12,472 is more than the state average of $5,997. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,784

$3,626

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$12,472

$5,997

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

62%

83%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$10,765

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$7,347

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

76%

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

School Notes

Lamar University opened its first extension center in Orange in the fall of 1969 with classes in the former Tilley Elementary School. In 1971 the Texas Legislature passed legislation allowing Lamar University to operate a two-year educational center, thus removing the extension status and allowing students to take two full years of coursework on the Orange campus. Lamar State College-Orange currently has a student body of approximately 2,000. Two-year academic programs are offered in business, communication, computer science, criminal justice, elementary education, liberal arts, natural science and sociology. These academic programs lead to associate of science degrees and will transfer to four-year institutions for students seeking baccalaureate degrees. Thirty technical programs are available, leading to associate of applied science degrees, certificates of completion and institutional awards. Instructional programs are offered in five divisions: liberal arts, mathematics and science, business and technology, education and allied health. Lamar State College-Orange is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate of arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees and certificates of completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lamar State College-Orange cost?

Lamar State College-Orange's tuition is approximately $3,784 for In-State students and $12,472 for Out-State students.

What schools are Lamar State College-Orange often compared to?

Lamar State College-Orangeis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar State College-Port Arthur, Tyler Junior College by visitors of our site.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 2,382 students
In-state tuition: $3,784
Out-state tuition: $12,472
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,626 per year for in-state students and $5,997 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,068 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Texas is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.