Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,070 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for Texas residents and increased by 2.28% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($5,134) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,291.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $1,770 for Texas residents and $8,254 for out-of-state students which is a 2.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been stayed same for Texas residents and increased by 2.28% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,617 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.48% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Texas schools with tuition changes from last year at Texas colleges tuition change page.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$1,770 $7,890$14,948
2023-2024$1,770$8,070$15,617
Change % 2023-20240.00%2.28%4.48%
2024-2025$1,770$8,254$16,316
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur - COA
Lamar State College-Port Arthur - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Lamar State College-Port Arthur - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $80 for Texas residents and $499 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$80$488
2023-2024$80$499
2024-2025$80$510
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur - Tuition per Credit Hour
Lamar State College-Port Arthur - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Lamar State College-Port Arthur and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Lamar State College-Port Arthur and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Lamar State College-Port Arthur$1,770$8,070
Houston Community College$4,344$5,460
Tarrant County College District$3,402$8,235
El Paso Community College$3,274$5,314
Richland College$3,330$5,220
Blinn College District$6,350$11,030

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
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Lamar State College-Port Arthur 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$1,770$1,500$15,617$8,070$1,500 $15,617
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