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Lamar State College - Orange SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate85.7%

With an 86% acceptance rate, Lamar State Orange is a broadly accessible option, so your focus should be on placement, program fit, and staying on track after enrollment. Since it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores if they strengthen your file or support course placement.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Lamar State College - Orange facts and stats

Quick Facts

Lamar State College - Orange enrolls 3,629 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. Lamar State Orange has a freshman retention rate of 69%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Location

Orange, TX

Undergrad Enrollment3,629

Freshman Retention69%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio23:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Lamar State College - Orange application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Lamar State Orange, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. Since Lamar State Orange does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, plan your final fall retake for the last test date that will send scores before its regular admission deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Lamar State Orange, in-state tuition is $2,400, while out-of-state tuition is $16,140. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,400

Out-of-State Tuition$16,140

Room and Board$3,500

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students from outside Texas, tuition at Lamar State College - Orange is $16,140, while Texas students pay $2,400. Room and board is listed at $3,500, so total costs can vary widely based on where a student lives and whether they need campus housing. Students should review available financial aid carefully, since grants, scholarships, and other aid can significantly change the final amount paid.