Lamar State College Port Arthur

President: Dr. Betty J. Reynard

School Type: Two Year College

Public/Private: Public

Historical Black College/University: No

Hispanic Serving Institute: Yes

School Setting:

Lamar State College Port Arthur is set on the waterway in Port Arthur, Texas. The city is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area that includes more than 250,000 people. The campus is located minutes from the mid-Jefferson County area where all types of shopping and recreation are offered. The city is less than 30 minutes from the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

School Size: 2,000

Classroom Size: Varies

Student/Teacher Ratio: 25/1

Type of Housing: Seahawk Landing is the on-campus apartment complex available to current LSCPA students.

Diversity: White: 38 percent Black: 27 percent Hispanic: 25 percent Asian: 8 percent Other: 2 percent

Tuition: Texas: $2,961.90/15 hours; Non-Resident: $9,186.90/15 hours

Sports: Men's Basketball and Women's Softball Affiliation: National Junior College Athletics Association, Division I, Region 14

Majors: Associate of Applied Science Academic Studies Surgical Technology Upward Mobility Nursing (LVN to ADN) Accounting Graphic Design Software Development Cosmetology Instructor Cosmetology Operator Drafting Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Instrumentation Technology Process Technology Administrative Assistant Medical Coding Specialist Medical Office Administration Paralegal Certificates Vocational Nursing Surgical Technology Accounting Automotive Technology Computer Information Systems Computer Programmer Multimedia & Design (55-plus Program) Graphics Design Cosmetology Instructor Cosmetology Operator Esthetics Drafting HVAC Instrumentation Technology Process Technology Administrative Assistant Medical Coding Specialist Medical Office Assistant Receptionist