- 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 2,353 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is same as the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,353 students
- In-state tuition: $3,784
- Out-state tuition: $12,472
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lamar State College-Orange
(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
148 staff
262 staff
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 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,353 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
806 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
1,547 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
163 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
806 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,547 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
20%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
9%
40%
% White
2%
6%
% Hawaiian
69%
24%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2894%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,784 is more than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,472 is more than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,784
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,472
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,765
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,347
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (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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