Lamar State College-Orange is a public community college located in Orange, TX. It offers 57 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 12 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lamar State College-Orange is $2,832 for Texas residents and $13,824 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 2,682 students, which is lower than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 1,072 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lamar State College-Orange. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,832$13,824
Books & Supplies$800
Off-Campus Living Costs$5,550
Average Financial Aid$3,479
Cost of Attendance$9,182$20,174
After Financial Aid$5,703$16,695
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Lamar State College-Orange$2,832$13,824
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,332$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lamar State College-Orange offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs66NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3324NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences13 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Court Reporting/Court Reporter6 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 62 completers
NOT OFFERED
General Studies174 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemical Technology/Technician44 completers
33 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Corrections1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
SociologyNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant22 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant15 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 55 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training95 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 33 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management1 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management NOT OFFERED
Customer Service ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Construction ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,682 students at Lamar State College-Orange including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 728 male students and 1,625 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,3538061,547
Male Students728257471
Female Students1,6255491,076

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,682 total students, 1,870 students enrolled through distance learning (1,072 students enrolled exclusively and 798 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,682
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,072
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses798
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses812

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Lamar State College-Orange.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address410 Front St, Orange, TX
Phone409-883-7750
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,832
Out-of-State$13,824
Student Population »2,682 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »26%
Transfer-out Rate14%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,479
Students to Faculty22:1 (4.55%)