by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Lamar State College-Orange, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lamar State College-Orange amounted to $3,540 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $17,280. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for were $1,140 in-state and $1,140 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,400 | $16,140 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Total | $3,540 | $17,280 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Lamar State College-Orange cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Lamar State College-Orange prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Lamar State College-Orange is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Lamar State College-Orange Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Lamar State College-Orange has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,280 | $12,408 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,920 | $12,912 |
| One Year Ago | $1,920 | $12,912 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,400 | $16,140 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Lamar State College - Orange has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 25.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $21,600 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.57%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $3,701. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 9.59%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $18,937.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $3,701 | $18,937 |
| In 2 Years | $3,870 | $20,753 |
| In 3 Years | $4,047 | $22,744 |
| In 4 Years | $4,232 | $24,926 |
| In 5 Years | $4,425 | $27,317 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $87,360, or about $15,850 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Lamar State College-Orange, head to the Lamar State College-Orange Financial Aid page.
