by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Lamar State College-Port Arthur, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lamar State College-Port Arthur amounted to $1,770 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,070. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for totaled $570 in-state and $570 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,200 | $7,500 |
| Fees | $570 | $570 |
| Total | $1,770 | $8,070 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Lamar State College-Port Arthur charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Lamar State College-Port Arthur prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Lamar State College-Port Arthur comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Lamar State College-Port Arthur has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,200 | $7,320 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,200 | $7,320 |
| One Year Ago | $1,200 | $7,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,200 | $7,500 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Lamar State College - Port Arthur has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.00%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,770. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.76%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $8,131.
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 | $1,770 | $8,131 |
| In 2 Years | $1,770 | $8,192 |
| In 3 Years | $1,770 | $8,254 |
| In 4 Years | $1,770 | $8,316 |
| In 5 Years | $1,770 | $8,379 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $32,893, versus roughly $7,080 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, visit the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Financial Aid page.
