Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
This school$1.8k
CC avg$3.8k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX
Tuition
$1,770
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
1,455
Type
Community College
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,770
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,070
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,977
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$17,770
Net price (after aid)$4,887
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$3,572
$30k – $48k$3,937
$48k – $75k$5,828
$75k – $110k$8,837
$110k+$9,136
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$37,120
Median debt at graduation$13,250
Est. monthly loan payment$140
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans14%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
30%
Freshman Retention
63%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$4.9k below avg
Out-of-state value
$8.1k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$1.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$8.1k
below avg
Net price
$4.9k
below avg
Pell
29%
Median debt
$13.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$37.1k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Port Arthur, TX 77640
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
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Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (27)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Business
ManagementMarketingAccounting
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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About Lamar State College-Port Arthur
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- Where is Lamar State College-Port Arthur located?
- Lamar State College-Port Arthur is located in Port Arthur, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
- Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public community college based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
- Lamar State College-Port Arthur's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,770 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
- Lamar State College-Port Arthur reports total enrollment of approximately 1,455 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Lamar State College-Port Arthur are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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