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Lamar State College-Port Arthur

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Tuition & Fees $8,070
($1,770)
Student Population 4,680
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,321
Graduation Rate 45 %
Students:Faculty 29 : 1

Academic Overview

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Port Arthur, Texas. It is an Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,070 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 4,680 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Lamar State College-Port Arthur varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $36,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Lamar State College-Port Arthur's tuition & fees is $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,070 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$1,770$8,070
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,321 and 36% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,680 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 45 %
Graduation Rate
45%
Transfer-out Rate for Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 13 %
Transfer-out Rate
13%
Retention Rate for Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 67 %
Retention Rate
67%
Student Population for Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 4,680
Student Population
4,680
Student to Faculty Ratio for Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 29 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
29 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,321 at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,321

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1500 Proctor St, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Phone409-984-6342
WEBwww.lamarpa.edu/
Admissionwww.lamarpa.edu/Future-Students/Admission-Information
Online Applicationhttps://www.applytexas.org/
Financial Aidwww.lamarpa.edu/Current-Students/Financial-Aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.highered.texas.gov/apps/NPC/?Fice=023485
Veterans Tuitionwww.lamarpa.edu/Current-Students/Financial-Aid/Requirements/Veteran-Assistance
Athleticwww.lamarpa.edu/About-LSCPA/Student-Right-to-Know
Disability Servicewww.lamarpa.edu/Current-Students/Student-Information/Admission-Resources/Special-Populations

Offered Degrees

Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers 55 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's290
Less Than 1 Year Certificate240
1-2 Years Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Lamar State College-Port Arthur has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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