by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Lamar Community College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The total cost of attendance at Lamar Community College fell between $19,366.00 to $22,076.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $19,366.00 in-state, rising to $22,076.00 out of state.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $4,550.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,816.00 |
| Total cost | $19,366.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,366.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,883.00 |
| Net price | $8,483.00 |
| That is 56% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,366.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,531.00 |
| Net price | $6,835.00 |
| That is 64% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $7,260.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,816.00 |
| Total cost | $22,076.00 |
| That is 15% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,076.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,883.00 |
| Net price | $11,193.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,076.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,531.00 |
| Net price | $9,545.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at a recent average of 3.3% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $7,060.00 | $8,762.00 | $20,004.00 |
| Senior year | $7,781.00 | $9,657.00 | $22,045.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $29,666.00 | $36,819.00 | $84,054.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,302.00 | $14,027.00 | $32,022.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $341.00 | $424.00 | $967.00 |
| Total amount paid | $40,968.00 | $50,845.00 | $116,076.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $7,060.00 | $8,762.00 | $20,004.00 |
| Senior year | $7,293.00 | $9,051.00 | $20,662.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,353.00 | $17,813.00 | $40,666.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,468.00 | $6,786.00 | $15,492.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $165.00 | $205.00 | $468.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,820.00 | $24,599.00 | $56,158.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $9,859.00 | $11,562.00 | $22,803.00 |
| Senior year | $10,866.00 | $12,742.00 | $25,130.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $41,428.00 | $48,581.00 | $95,816.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,783.00 | $18,508.00 | $36,503.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $477.00 | $559.00 | $1,103.00 |
| Total amount paid | $57,211.00 | $67,088.00 | $132,319.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $9,859.00 | $11,562.00 | $22,803.00 |
| Senior year | $10,184.00 | $11,942.00 | $23,554.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $20,043.00 | $23,504.00 | $46,357.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,636.00 | $8,954.00 | $17,660.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $231.00 | $270.00 | $533.00 |
| Total amount paid | $27,679.00 | $32,458.00 | $64,017.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $9,161.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $10,328.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,984.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $8,423.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,693.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,588.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,116.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Lamar Community College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Lamar Community College amounts to $5,973.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) burden tier.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,000.00 |
| 25th | $3,130.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,973.00 |
| 75th | $10,500.00 |
| 90th | $16,365.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,750.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $1,250.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
First-gen students typically face different financial-aid contexts than students whose parents attended college.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,225.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
First-generation graduates from Lamar Community College leave with $725.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Lamar Community College works out to $700.00. The Department of Education flags this school for a Pell-debt-inequity pattern.
The default-rate category at Lamar Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 19.6% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Lamar Community College add up to $25,681,719.00 distributed across 2,502 borrowers.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 6 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,698.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Lamar Community College, think through the questions below:
Use the pages below to go deeper on a specific part of the cost story:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.