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

Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Port Arthur, TX, USA
Public
2 Year
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Overview

With a campus offering scenic views of nearby Sabine Lake, Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a 2-year community college in southeast Texas. LSCPA is home to over 30 academic programs conferring degrees and certificates. The college’s Substance Abuse Counseling program provides training for the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction as well as eating and behavioral disorders. In addition to classroom space, LSCPA’s campus is home to the Museum of the Gulf Coast featuring local art and history exhibits.

Average Net Price:
$7,793
Campus Setting:
Small city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$7,793
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,770
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,070
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,370
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$2,541
$30k - $48k
$1,976
$48k - $75k
$5,598
$75k - $110k
$7,154
$110k+
$9,138
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,358
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,268
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,473

 

Students receiving state aid
38%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2438
Students receiving federal aid
55%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,268

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
16%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,634
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$119
Students receiving federal loans
16%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,634
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,370

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
669
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
98%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
74
$30k - $48k
23
$48k - $75k
27
$75k - $110k
12
$110k+
18

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
2,600
Total Number of Undergrads
2,600
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
28

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
 US National: 44%
63%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
98%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
26%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
42%
Native American
2%
White
23%
Multiracial
1%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,700
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
23%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$119

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
best school to start, learn lots of new things, got good activities relate to communities.
Almin from Nederland, TX
Every class I am taking is applicable to my major. It seems like every class helps me understand my others better.
Dylan from Port Arthur, TX
When I enrolled in my commercial music program, I didn't even know the difference between a dynamic and condenser mic. Now, I am recording bands and mixing out songs to be released to the public. Thanks to Lamar in Port Arthur, I am getting closer to becoming a master of my trade. We are provided with hands on learning as well as homework assignments and reading. They hit all angles and it works!!
Calvin from Beaumont, TX
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