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FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,264

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Lamar State College – Port Arthur

410 Front St, Orange, TX

Lamar State College - Port Arthur Campus is a community college situated in the coastal town of Port Arthur in southeast Texas.

The campus is not only located within driving distance of large urban areas such as Houston, TX and Lafayette, LA, but is also just a stone's throw away from its sister campus, Lamar State College - Orange Campus.

The annual in-state tuition rate for Lamar State College - Port Arthur students is under $3400 a year. Out of state residents will pay a significantly higher $12000 plus a year for their classes.

The campus currently serves a student body of nearly 2500, with close to 200 faculty members leading classes and activities. With about 1300 part time and close to 1200 full time students, the Port Arthur Campus has a fairly even distribution of students.

A two year college, Lamar State College offers associate degree programs in a variety of majors, such as accounting technology and bookkeeping, computer systems networking and telecommunications, cosmetology, electrical/electronic and communications engineering, occupational safety and health technology, family and consumer services, automotive mechanical technology, heating/air conditioning/ventilation and refrigeration technology, welding technology, and chemical technology; just to name a few.

Port Arthur students often rave about the many perks of campus life, which they consider to be quite safe and hassle-free. These students also mention the diverse range of academic programs, extracurricular clubs, and other features of the school.

Also, with its close proximity to Louisiana, many students at LSC Port Arthur have made participating in Mardi Gras into a yearly college tradition.

To learn more about the majors and services offered at Lamar State College - Port Arthur, read more here.  Quickly gather critical admissions information and degree pathways with a simple click via our portal.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Lamar State College – Port Arthur accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
$7,700

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Tuition estimates per year:
    • State Residents: $2,900-$3,400
    • Out-of-State: $16,000-$18,610
  • Charges for part-time students are:
    • In-State: $95-$110 per unit
    • Out-of-State: $520-$620 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid84%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships78%$5,376
Receiving Student Loans71%$1,839
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Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Lamar State College – Port Arthur may provide services to students including:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
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Programs Offered

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  • Engineering Technology

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