by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Lamar State College-Orange, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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The total cost of attendance at Lamar State College-Orange spanned $7,609.00 and $21,349.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $7,609.00 in-state, rising to $21,349.00 for non-residents.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $3,540.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $4,069.00 |
| Total cost | $7,609.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $7,609.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,609.00 |
| Net price | $2,000.00 |
| That is 90% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $7,609.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,880.00 |
| Net price | $729.00 |
| That is 96% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,280.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $4,069.00 |
| Total cost | $21,349.00 |
| That is 11% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,349.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,609.00 |
| Net price | $15,740.00 |
| That is 18% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,349.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,880.00 |
| Net price | $14,469.00 |
| That is 25% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 9.6% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Freshman year | $799.00 | $2,192.00 | $8,339.00 |
| Senior year | $1,052.00 | $2,885.00 | $10,977.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $3,686.00 | $10,112.00 | $38,471.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,404.00 | $3,852.00 | $14,656.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $42.00 | $116.00 | $443.00 |
| Total amount paid | $5,090.00 | $13,964.00 | $53,127.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Freshman year | $799.00 | $2,192.00 | $8,339.00 |
| Senior year | $876.00 | $2,402.00 | $9,139.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $1,675.00 | $4,594.00 | $17,478.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $638.00 | $1,750.00 | $6,659.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $19.00 | $53.00 | $201.00 |
| Total amount paid | $2,312.00 | $6,344.00 | $24,137.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Freshman year | $15,857.00 | $17,250.00 | $23,397.00 |
| Senior year | $20,873.00 | $22,707.00 | $30,799.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $73,156.00 | $79,582.00 | $107,941.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $27,870.00 | $30,318.00 | $41,122.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $842.00 | $916.00 | $1,242.00 |
| Total amount paid | $101,025.00 | $109,899.00 | $149,062.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Freshman year | $15,857.00 | $17,250.00 | $23,397.00 |
| Senior year | $17,379.00 | $18,905.00 | $25,642.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $33,236.00 | $36,155.00 | $49,040.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,662.00 | $13,774.00 | $18,682.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $382.00 | $416.00 | $564.00 |
| Total amount paid | $45,898.00 | $49,929.00 | $67,722.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the Net Price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $1,655.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $1,691.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $560.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,033.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $1,424.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $4,610.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $7,109.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Lamar State College-Orange Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
Median graduate debt at Lamar State College-Orange stands at $8,125.00, 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 | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $8,125.00 |
| 75th | $14,463.00 |
| 90th | $23,623.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $8,550.00 |
| Middle income | $7,770.00 |
| High income | $7,000.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $1,550.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
First-gen students typically face different financial-aid contexts than students whose parents attended college.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $8,280.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,500.00 |
First-gen students at Lamar State College-Orange take on $1,780.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Lamar State College-Orange is $1,995.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at Lamar State College-Orange is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 15.6% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Lamar State College-Orange add up to $47,426,945.00 distributed across 3,760 disbursements.
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 | 31 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,229.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the college veterans page.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Lamar State College-Orange, keep these questions in mind:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
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.