Lamar State College-Port Arthur

1500 Proctor St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 2,361 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 94%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,361 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,295
  • Out-state tuition: $16,155
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lamar State College-Port Arthur ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

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 declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Lamar State College-Port Arthur diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,361 students
3,803 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
788 students
788 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,573 students
3,015 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
177 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
788 students
784 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,573 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
4%
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% Asian
31%
12%
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% Hispanic
n/a
9%
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% Black
32%
40%
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% White
2%
6%
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% Hawaiian
29%
24%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2671%
0.5294%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
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 $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,155 is more than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,295
$3,316
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,155
$5,750
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Lamar State College-Port Arthur and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,230
$10,765
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Lamar State College-Port Arthur and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Lamar State College-Port Arthur and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (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.
What is Lamar State College-Port Arthur's ranking?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,361 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,295
  • Out-state tuition: $16,155
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. 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.

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