Lamar State College-Orange
Lamar State College-Orange (LSCO) is located in Orange, Texas. This public community college was established in 1969 and it now serves over 2300 students. There are many associate’s degree programs at LSCO that can help students to pursue their career aspirations. Students will find various certificate programs at this school as well. LSCO has online programs and various other conveniences for the students to take advantage of. LSCO is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The nursing program at LSCO allows students to pursue becoming licensed vocational nurses (LVN) or registered nurses (RN). There is a vocational nursing program and an associate’s degree program. This school has a registered nursing transition program that is designed for students who have already obtained LVN status. This allows those students to learn the necessary skills to become full RNs. Students in all nursing programs at this school will receive a comprehensive education that covers nursing theory, practical skills, and all other elements that a nurse will need to provide patients with top-tier care. The nursing program at LSCO is approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students2,293 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 38 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 9 | 114 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 102 miles radius of Lamar State College-Orange
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Lamar State College-Port Arthur
19 miles away |
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SOWELA Technical Community College
35 miles away |
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Lee College
79 miles away |
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Louisiana State University-Eunice
82 miles away |
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Galveston College
85 miles away |
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San Jacinto Community College
88 miles away |
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College of the Mainland
90 miles away |
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South Louisiana Community College
101 miles away |
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Houston Community College
101 miles away |
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Angelina College
102 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1989 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $137/credit | |
| In State Students | $137/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $552/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,165 | $6,165 | $24,840 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,590 | $9,590 | $38,640 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,125 | $17,125 | $69,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 65% of Lamar State College-Orange's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 42% | $3,568 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $444 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $2,584 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $983 |
| Federal Student Loans | 24% | $5,436 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$3,975
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,296 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,227 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$4,868 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,351 |
| Over $110,000$8,375 |
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Student Population
2,293
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,511
Women
782
Men
39%
Full-time
61%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
74% |
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Black/African American |
16% |
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Hispanic |
7% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
