Lamar State College-Port Arthur
About Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Lamar State College-Port Arthur teaches on the Gulf coast of Texas, among the refineries, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Nursing and process technology are its largest programs, and many of its graduates go straight into the plants.
Founded
1909
Location
Port Arthur, Texas
Students
1,508
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
45%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,770
Out-of-state: $8,070
Avg Net Price
$2,846
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$37,120
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
45% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
59%
$/Student
$3.3K
Class Size
Large
While 45% finish in 4 years, 67% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,770
In-State
$8,070
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,754
After Financial Aid
$2,846
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,137
Receive Grants
20.5%
Take Loans
7.2%
Tuition is $1,770/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $2,846.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Lamar State College-Port Arthur fund their education.
While in School
20.5%
Get Grants
Free money
7.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,989
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$13,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$140/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $13,250, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
Gender
63.1%
Female
37%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,508
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
50.6%
First-Gen
26 yrs
Avg Age
14.5%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 50.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
1,508
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Lamar State College-Port Arthur fields 2 varsity teams with 27 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Softball
Student Athletes
27
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
44% / 56%
12
Men
15
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Lamar State College-Port Arthurearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$37,120
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
125 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$79K
46 grads
1yr Earnings
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
—
36 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
28 grads
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
—
20 grads
Health and Medical Administrative Services
—
13 grads
Median earnings are $37K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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