Tuition and Fees
Tuition is calculated based on the number of semester credit hours which the student registers. It is determined by the student’s classification as a Texas resident, a non-resident U.S. citizen or a nonresident who is a citizen of another country. Students also are responsible for paying several fees that support college services and programs. The tuition rate varies based upon the residency status of a student.
The tuition rate for resident and non-resident students is listed below.
View the current catalog for detailed information on Tuition and Fees.
| Texas resident |
$50 per SCH |
| Non-Texas resident |
$458 per SCH |
| Designated Tuition (Texas and Non-Texas Resident) |
$30 per SCH |
Summary of Registration Expenses
Each student must plan a budget carefully. It is possible to attend Lamar State College Port Arthur on a modest sum and yet participate in most of the College programs. To assist in planning expenses, the following estimate is furnished as a guide.
Texas resident enrolled in 15 semester credit hours:
| Tuition and Fees |
Amount |
| Tuition |
$1,200.00 |
| Student Services Fee |
75.00 |
| Student Center Fee |
30.00 |
| Institutional Service Fee |
465.00 |
| Parking Fee (if desired) |
40.00 |
| Books |
225.00 |
| TOTAL: |
$2035.00 |
Texas resident enrolled in 6 semester credit hours:
| Tuition and Fees |
Amount |
| Tuition |
$ 480.00 |
| Student Services Fee |
30.00 |
| Student Center Fee |
12.00 |
| Institutional Service Fee |
186.00 |
| Parking Fee (if desired) |
40.00 |
| Books |
90.00 |
| TOTAL |
$838.00 |
