How much has Lamar State College-Port Arthur's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by -23.84% from 2016 ($33,072), where Lamar State College-Port Arthur's current cost is $25,187. In 2024, the COA is increased by 3.49% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $15,523 (2012) to $8,070 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 41.9% over the past 10 years.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur's tuition increase rate is lower than the Texas's average increase rate of 30.58%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Lamar State College-Port Arthur over the past 12 years. The COA has increased -23.84% for that period where the last year costs were $25,187. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 41.9% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,070. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Lamar State College-Port Arthur over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$5,052$15,523-
2013-14$5,091$15,711 1.21%
2014-15$5,295$16,155 2.83%
2015-16$5,533$17,233 6.67%
2016-17$5,698$17,938 4.09%
2017-18$5,924$18,374 2.43%
2018-19$6,013$18,463 0.48%
2019-20$4,331$16,991 -7.97%
2020-21$4,331$16,601 -2.30%
2021-22$1,770$7,890 -52.47%
2022-23$1,769$7,890 0.00%
2023-24$1,770$8,070 2.28%
Lamar State College-Port Arthur Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has increased 5.04% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,428-
2013-14$1,450 1.54%
2014-15$1,000 -31.03%
2015-16$1,000 0.00%
2016-17$1,000 0.00%
2017-18$1,000 0.00%
2018-19$1,000 0.00%
2019-20$1,000 0.00%
2020-21$1,000 0.00%
2021-22$1,500 50.00%
2022-23$1,500 0.00%
2023-24$1,500 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 54.49% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$5,803-
2013-14$5,894 1.57%
2014-15$5,605 -4.91%
2015-16$5,605 -6.26%
2016-17$12,810 38.50%
2017-18$12,810 0.00%
2018-19$4,841 2.84%
2019-20$4,841 0.00%
2020-21$4,841 0.00%
2021-22$4,479 2.83%
2022-23$4,479 0.00%
2023-24$4,640 4.48%
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