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Beaumont, TX 77705
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Lamar Institute of Technology
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Information Summary
Ranks 2583rd overall and 129th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
44.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,065 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
41% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,409 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Beaumont, TX 77705
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,932 (33,296 urban / 6,636 rural) |
| Households | 10,372 (2.64 people per house) |
| Median Household Income | $27,921 |
| Families | 7,177 (3.2 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 21,204 |
| Pop. — Asian | 645 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 54 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 279 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 17,020 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,294 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lamar Institute of Technology?
Ranks 2852nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,016 | $2,016 | $8,688 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,063 | $1,063 | $1,063 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $84 | $84 | $362 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,065 | $4,065 | $10,737 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,533 | $15,533 | $22,205 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,436 | $9,436 | $16,108 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,642  $3,079 |
$2,642  $3,079 |
$7,824  $9,751 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $922  $986 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,024  $5,888 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,208  $5,580 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,010  $5,371 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Lamar Institute of Technology use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Lamar Institute of Technology accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Lamar Institute of Technology Ranks 4769th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,632 | 166 |  37% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,233 | 33 |  7% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $938 | 23 |  5% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,185 | 113 |  26% |
| Any financial aid type | 246 |  56% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Lamar Institute of Technology?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 300 | 397 | 697 |
Hispanic | 113 | 97 | 210 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 40 | 29 | 69 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 6 | 14 |
White Non-Hispanic | 801 | 517 | 1,318 |
Race Unknown | 61 | 40 | 101 |
| Total | 1,323 | 1,086 | 2,409 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Lamar Institute of Technology.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 16 | 70 | |
| 35 | 1 | 36 | |
| 31 | 1 | 32 | |
| 9 | 22 | 31 | |
| 10 | 21 | 31 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Lamar Institute of Technology Ranks 2994th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $40,627 ($41,111 male / $40,179 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 77 (37 male / 40 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 67 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $649,217 |
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Lamar Institute of Technology Summary
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LIT was formerly a part of Lamar University, but became a separate institution when the university joined the Texas State University System in 1995. In 1990, all of Lamar University’s two-year programs were combined into the Lamar University Institute of Technology.
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