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$1,770Tuition
1,455Students
30%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,120Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,770
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,070
Average Net Price
$4,887
Students Receiving Financial Aid
28.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,977
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$140/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
31.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
13.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
28.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,572
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,937
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,828
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,837
$110,001+ $9,136

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,572 per year at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, while those making over $110,000 pay $9,136 annually. The net price of $4,887 makes this one of the most affordable college options in Texas. A two-year degree costs between $7,144 and $18,272 total, depending on family income.

Most students graduate with $13,250 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $140. With median earnings hitting $37,120 ten years after graduation, that loan payment represents just 4.5% of typical income. Only 13.69% of students even take federal loans. The employment rate of 84.6% shows strong job placement in Port Arthur's industrial economy.

Low-income families get the best deal here, paying less than many students spend on textbooks elsewhere. Nearly all students are Texas residents taking advantage of rock-bottom in-state tuition.

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