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Lamar State College - Port Arthur
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The cost of attending college is a big factor for most students.

On this page, you'll learn the cost of attending Lamar State College - Port Arthur, the net price after need-based aid, and how much students typically pay if they don’t qualify for need-based aid. Let's dive in and talk financials.

$ 3,270
Overall list price
$ 3,659
Average net price

Cost Breakdown

The cost of attending Lamar State College - Port Arthur varies, and it’s important to understand the difference between published rates (commonly known as the list price or sticker price) and actual prices. At some schools, most students get a discount to the list price in the form of scholarships.

First, let’s look at the list price breakdown according to Lamar Port Arthur. Here's what the costs look like:

In-state Cost
Tuition
$1,200
Books
$1,500
Room & Board
$0
Fees (Full)
$570
Fees (One-time)
$0
Transport
$0
Other
$0
Total
$3,270
Out-state Cost
Tuition
$7,500
Books
$1,500
Room & Board
$0
Fees (Full)
$570
Fees (One-time)
$0
Transport
$0
Other
$0
Total
$9,570

Here’s how the total cost for students living on campus has changed in recent years.

20.0K
16.0K
12.0K
8.0K
4.0K
0.0
2022
2024
2025
In-state
Out-state

Net Price

Although the out-of-state cost to attend Lamar State College - Port Arthur is $9,570 per year, many students pay less.

Some of this is due to need-based aid being given to students of families based on income and assets. The average net price that families pay is $3,659.

Average Net Price by Income

Families making 0-30K / year
$2,541
10K
Families making 31K-48K / year
$1,976
10K
Families making 49K-75K / year
$5,598
10K
Families making 75K-110K / year
$7,154
10K
Families making 111+K / year
$9,138
10K

Net price data is provided by the U.S. government, but it's delayed by 1-2 years. So, the current net prices might be slightly higher. You can get a more accurate estimate of your cost using the college’s Net Price Calculator.

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