Lamar Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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Lamar Institute of Technology is a small two-year, public school with 4,810 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1923 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Beaumont, Texas.

Academic Offerings

At Lamar Institute of Technology you can obtain your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered

36

Lamar Institute of Technology deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 36 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, Chemistry, Laboratory Assistance, Medical, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Lamar Institute of Technology student retention rate is low at 58% (way below Texas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

58%

Bad

The graduation rate at LIT is very low: 16%. Roughly 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at LIT is reasonably decent: 20:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - about $11,800 per year. The additional fees at LIT not covered by tuition are about $1,000; this comes to $12,800 a year.

Read the details about LIT additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to LIT and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (409) 880-8321 or check Lamar Institute of Technology Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

Lamar Institute of Technology offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lamar Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Presently there is no on-campus housing at Lamar Institute of Technology.

Based on the college crime data, LIT appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lamar Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lamar Institute of Technology
855 E Lavaca
Beaumont, Texas
77705, USA