Lamar State College-Orange - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Lamar State College-Orange is a 2-4 years, public school located in Orange, Texas. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,832 for Texas residents and $13,824 for other students on average. It offers 57 degree programs through 19 Certificate, 24 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 8 programs (2 Certificate, 5 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $34,600.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	410 Front St, Orange, TX
Phone	409-883-7750
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$2,832 Out-of-State$13,824
Student Population »	2,682 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	26%
Transfer-out Rate	14%
Retention Rate	64% (Full-time) 41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,479
Students to Faculty	22:1 (4.55%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,832 for Texas residents and $13,824 for out-of-state students at Lamar State College-Orange. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($7,119) over public community colleges in Texas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lamar State College-Orange. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Texas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$2,832	$13,824
Books & Supplies	$800
Off-Campus Living Costs	$5,550
Average Financial Aid	$3,479
Cost of Attendance	$9,182	$20,174
After Financial Aid	$5,703	$16,695
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Texas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Lamar State College-Orange	$2,832	$13,824
Public Community Colleges in Texas	$4,361	$7,119
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lamar State College-Orange offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 8 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 5 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	2	5	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	19	24	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Speech Communication and Rhetoric	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/Technician	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Court Reporting/Court Reporter	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	69 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	138 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/Technician	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Corrections	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Sociology	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Marine Transportation (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	92 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	45 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	15 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	8 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Real Estate	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Construction Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,682 students at Lamar State College-Orange including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 728 male students and 1,625 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,353	806	1,547
Male Students	728	257	471
Female Students	1,625	549	1,076

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Lamar State College-Orange, there are 2,682 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,870 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,072 students are enrolled exclusively and 798 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,682
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,072
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	798
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	812