Lamar Institute of Technology

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	27%

Located in Beaumont, Texas, Lamar Institute of Technology 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 Institute of Technology 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 Institute of Technology 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 Institute of Technology 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 Institute of Technology is 54% , 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 Institute of Technology do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,844

Cost of attendance at Lamar Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from Texas.

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,636

Cost of attendance at Lamar Institute of Technology 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, 61 of freshman students at Lamar Institute of Technology received on average $5,896 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.

$5,896

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	195	41%	$5,485	$1,069,521
Other Federal Grant	223	47%	$5,064	$1,129,271
State Grant/Scholarships	162	34%	$2,741	$444,108
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	68	14%	$2,094	$142,387
Total Grant & Scholarships	291	61%	$5,896	$1,715,766

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lamar Institute of Technology 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 Institute of Technology students is 27.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 16.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.1%.

27.1%

asian 18.2% 2 students
African American 13.8% 22 students
white 37.8% 91 students
hispanic 26.3% 31 students

Service Offerings

Lamar Institute of Technology 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 Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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