Port Arthur is a city in Texas and it is the county seat of Jefferson county. Its population is 154,468. There are 4 colleges near Port Arthur, Texas - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Port Arthur. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 31,761 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,391 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 86.41% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,050.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur 1.7 miles from Port Arthur |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,070 ($1,770) | Not Offered | 4,680 | 29 to 1 |
| Lamar University 15.6 miles from Port Arthur |
Public four-years |
$18,745 ($8,905) | $16,022 ($8,642) | 17,772 | 20 to 1 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology 16.1 miles from Port Arthur |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,924 ($2,844) | Not Offered | 5,680 | 22 to 1 |
| Lamar State College-Orange 20.1 miles from Port Arthur |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,824 ($2,832) | Not Offered | 3,629 | 23 to 1 |
