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# Lamar Institute of Technology

Technical college in Beaumont focusing on engineering and applied technologies with in-state tuition under $2,000.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 30.047885, -94.077126

### Summary

Technical college in Beaumont focusing on engineering and applied technologies with in-state tuition under $2,000.

### Description

Lamar Institute of Technology is a public two-year technical college located in Beaumont, Texas, serving the Southeast Texas region with career-focused education. The college specializes in engineering and engineering-related technologies, preparing students for direct entry into the workforce or transfer to four-year programs.

The college enrolls about 5,300 students and maintains one of the lowest cost structures in higher education: in-state tuition is $1,920 annually, with total cost of attendance matching tuition alone. Out-of-state students pay $12,000 in tuition and total cost of attendance. This tuition structure makes the college accessible to students seeking affordable technical training without the financial burden of traditional universities.

LIT works best for students pursuing hands-on technical careers in engineering fields, those seeking a pathway to complete a four-year degree at a lower cost, and working adults who need flexible, affordable education. Before enrolling, prospective students should ask about job placement rates in their specific program, program length and format, and whether the school's engineering programs meet licensing or industry certification requirements. Visit https://www.lit.edu/ for more information.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 441,760
- **State**: TX
- **City**: Beaumont
- **Address**: 855 E Lavaca
- **Zip Code**: 77705
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.lit.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,920
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $12,000
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $1,920
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $12,000
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 5,302
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $97,230,950
- **Carnegie Classification**: Special Focus: Applied and Career Studies
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians