- Lamar Institute of Technology: focusing on innovative education, training, and career development for tomorrow’s workforce. Lamar Institute of Technology provides quality education and training that enable a diverse student population to achieve its career goals. Programs are enhanced by developing and maintaining partnerships with business, industry, and the community. Faculty are dedicated to teaching, advising, and scholarship. Both faculty and staff work to serve the Institute and the community. The Institute of Technology recognizes its obligation to make available to the community all the opportunities implicit in its function as a part of The Texas State University System.
School Highlights
Lamar Institute of Technology serves 4,487 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,487 students
- In-state tuition: $4,220
- Out-state tuition: $12,644
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 193 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lamar Institute of Technology
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
193 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lamar Institute of Technology has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Lamar Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,487 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,387 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
3,100 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
234 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,387 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,100 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
% Asian
29%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
22%
40%
% White
3%
6%
% Hawaiian
43%
24%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2711%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,200
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,220 is more than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,644 is more than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,220
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,644
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,567
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lamar Institute of Technology cost?
Lamar Institute of Technology's tuition is approximately $4,220 for In-State students and $12,644 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lamar Institute of Technology is Lamar State College-Port Arthur (14.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
1500 Proctor St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-6342
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-6342
14.7 miles
| 2,361 students
410 Front St
Orange, TX 77630
(409) 883-7750
Orange, TX 77630
(409) 883-7750
20.9 miles
| 2,353 students
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Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 421-6565
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 421-6565
47.3 miles
| 3,068 students
Delta School of Business and Technology
Private, for profit
517 Broad St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-5765
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-5765
53.1 miles
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