Lamar State College-Port Arthur Texas

Public 2-year college in Port Arthur, Texas, serving 3,802 students with low tuition and general education pathways.

College statistics

Address:
1500 Proctor St
Port Arthur, TX
77640
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.lamarpa.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,200
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$7,500
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$7,500
Total Student Enrollment:
3,802
Endowment (End of Year):
$82,987,897
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public 2-year institution located in Port Arthur, Texas, offering foundational liberal arts and sciences education to students in the Gulf Coast region. The college serves a working-age population seeking affordable pathways to degree completion and transfer.

In-state tuition is $1,200 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $1,200 for Texas residents. Out-of-state tuition runs $7,500 with a matching cost of attendance. Enrollment stands at 3,802 students, representing a mix of recent high school graduates and adult learners.

As a community college, Lamar State College-Port Arthur functions as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions throughout Texas. The college works best for students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, flexible scheduling, and small class sizes before transitioning to a university. For more information, visit www.lamarpa.edu/.

Compare with peer institutions