Admission Requirements
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a two-year public college located in Port Arthur, Texas. The college offers associate's degrees and certificate programs.
Admission to Lamar State College-Port Arthur is open to all students who meet the minimum requirements. To be eligible for admission, students must have a high school diploma or equivalent. They must also submit an application, transcripts, and any required test scores.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur has an open admissions policy, meaning that all students who meet the minimum requirements will be accepted into the college. However, some programs may have additional requirements. For example, the nursing program requires students to take a pre-entrance exam.
Once students are admitted to the college, they will need to complete a placement test to determine which courses they will need to take. Lamar State College-Port Arthur uses a placement test called the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA). The TSIA placement test is used to determine a student's readiness for college-level coursework.
Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission may still be eligible for admission through the college's developmental education program. The developmental education program is designed to help students who need additional academic support to succeed in college.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is committed to helping all students succeed. The college offers a variety of services and resources to support students, including academic advising, tutoring, and career services.
Financial Aid
| State Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving state aid |
62% |
| Average state aid |
$1103 |
| Institutional Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
37% |
| Average institutional aid |
$2120 |
| Student Loans |
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| Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
78% |
| Average student loan |
$1512 |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
Majors Offered
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- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Chemical Process Technology
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- General Studies
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Music Performance, General
- Music, General
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
