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Lamar State College-Port Arthur

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lamar State College-Port Arthur was $6,411. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Lamar State College-Port Arthur net price calculator

$6,411

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average $10,664
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of Lamar State College-Port Arthur for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $6,411 $431 (6%) $5,875 $4,690 $7,255 $9,710 $11,179
2021 $6,842 $963 (12%) $5,559 $6,062 $7,915 $10,386 $11,012
2020 $7,805 $73 $6,185 $7,062 $10,316 $12,062 $12,469
2019 $7,732 $1,466 (23%) $6,092 $5,687 $7,731 $11,067 $11,924
2018 $6,266 $790 (11%) $4,036 $4,070 $8,440 $10,272 $11,149
2017 $7,056 $442 (6%) $4,618 $6,075 $9,411 $11,885 $11,402
2016 $7,498 $1,433 (16%) $5,621 $4,278 $10,781 $10,833 $12,870
2015 $8,931 $766 (8%) $8,308 $7,764 $10,330 $13,816 $14,915
2014 $9,697 -- $8,640 $10,083 $11,119 $14,215 $14,565

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lamar State College-Port Arthur's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $18,848 $1,019 (5%) $2,400 $14,948 $1,500
2021 $19,867 No change $4,331 $14,536 $1,000
2020 $19,867 $1,682 (8%) $4,331 $14,536 $1,000
2019 $21,549 $491 (2%) $6,013 $14,536 $1,000
2018 $21,058 $226 (1%) $5,924 $14,134 $1,000
2017 $20,832 $4,094 (24%) $5,698 $14,134 $1,000
2016 $16,738 $444 (3%) $5,533 $10,205 $1,000
2015 $17,182 $808 (4%) $5,295 $10,887 $1,000
2014 $17,990 $238 (1%) $5,091 $11,449 $1,450
2013 $17,752 -- $5,052 $11,272 $1,428

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Lamar State College-Port Arthur estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,480
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,480
How much is Lamar State College-Port Arthur application fees?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lamar State College-Port Arthur cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $80 Not Available
For out-of-state students $488 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lamar State College-Port Arthur during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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