Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $2,832
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $13,824
- Average Net Price
- $1,691
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 24.3%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $3,500
- Books & Supplies
- $800
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,959
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $116/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 40.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 11.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $560 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,033 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $1,424 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $4,610 |
| $110,001+ | $7,109 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Lamar State College-Orange pay far less than the $2,832 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $560 per year after aid. Even middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $1,424 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $1,120 for low-income students to $14,218 for higher earners. The college serves primarily working-class Southeast Texas with 68% women and strong job placement rates.
Graduates carry a manageable $10,959 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $116. With median earnings of $41,501 one year after graduation, loan payments represent roughly 3% of income. The 40.63% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle, but 94.3% find employment. Low-income Texas residents get the strongest value here, paying virtually nothing for career training that leads directly to steady work in the region's industrial economy.
Graduates carry a manageable $10,959 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $116. With median earnings of $41,501 one year after graduation, loan payments represent roughly 3% of income. The 40.63% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle, but 94.3% find employment. Low-income Texas residents get the strongest value here, paying virtually nothing for career training that leads directly to steady work in the region's industrial economy.
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