Lamar State College-Port Arthur campus
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Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in Port Arthur, Texas, Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lamar State College-Port Arthur is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lamar State College-Port Arthur do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,400

Cost of attendance at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,890

Cost of attendance at Lamar State College-Port Arthur in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Lamar State College-Port Arthur received on average $6,289 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,289
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 134 61% $5,067 $679,010
Other Federal Grant 134 61% $5,160 $691,410
State Grant/Scholarships 59 27% $3,010 $177,592
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 84 38% $2,532 $212,705
Total Grant & Scholarships 172 78% $6,289 $1,081,707

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lamar State College-Port Arthur students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lamar State College-Port Arthur students is 26.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.3%.

26.7%

  • asian 41.7% 5 students
  • African American 12.5% 11 students
  • white 32.6% 29 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 33.0% 35 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lamar State College-Port Arthur provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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