Lamar State College at Orange
School info
3.6
Overall Quality
Reputation
4
Food
2.9
Clubs
2.7
Facilities
3.9
Internet
3.9
Location
3.9
Opportunities
3.7
Safety
4
Social
2.9
Happiness
3.9
Basic Information
Location
- Bridge City, TX
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public community college
- Established: 1969
- Founder: Louis Pietzsch, Otho Plummer, Dr. Joe Ben Welch, Dr. Thomas A. Johnson, Dr. Steve Maradian, Dr. Michael Shahan, and the community leaders who contributed to the fundraising efforts. Note: The founders mentioned are those who played significant roles in the establishment and growth of Lamar State College at Orange, but the primary founder is Louis Pietzsch, who initiated the idea of a junior college in the South Park School District. The name "Lamar" was chosen to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Lamar State College at Orange offers a variety of degree courses
- including Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Science (AS)
- and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees
- as well as certificates and non-credit programs. The exact number of specific degree courses is not provided in the sources
- but it includes at least several dozen programs across various pathways. Therefore
- the number of degree courses is approximately **dozens**
Key Area
- Institutional Research and Effectiveness
- Community Engagement
- STEM Education
- Health Professions
- Public Service
Student and Staff Numbers
- Undergraduates: The enrollment of undergraduate students at Lamar State College Orange varies slightly depending on the source, but it is generally around 800-1,600 students. For example, Niche reports 806 undergraduate students, while the Fact Book 2023 mentions a total of 3,231 students for the academic year 2022, with 2,330 of those being undergraduate students. However, the most recent data from 2023 indicates a total enrollment of 3,153 students, with no specific breakdown provided for undergraduate students. Given the available data, a reasonable estimate for undergraduate enrollment would be approximately 800-1,600 students. However, for a precise number, it is best to refer to the most recent Fact Book or institutional reports
- Academic Staff: The exact number of academic staff at Lamar State College at Orange is not provided in the search results. However, the directories list various academic positions such as professors, instructors, advisors, and directors, indicating a substantial number of academic staff. Without a comprehensive list or a specific count, it is difficult to give an exact number. Therefore, I can only provide an approximate range based on the types of positions listed: **50-100** academic staff. However, this is a rough estimate and should be taken as an approximation
- Administrative Staff: The directory lists several administrative staff members, but a precise count is not provided in the sources. However, based on the available information, it appears to be around 10-15 administrative staff members, including positions such as Director of Advising, Recruiting, and Testing, Administrative Assistant II, Student Services Specialist, and others. Therefore, the approximate number is 10-15
Notable Alumni
- Anthony Noble Dixon
- Nathan Douglas Marshall
- Angela Renee Randall
- Cody Leland Richard
- Mason Paul Davis
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Good reviews
Overall 5
It’s a good school
Overall 4.8
Its a great beginning college and all the instructors for the most part are amazing and help you a lot, of course it has its flaws like every school but its a great transition between high school and college for a new freshman! Wish I could finish all my schooling there :)
Overall 4.5
I absolutely LOVE this school!!! I am very happy with my choice to attend Lamar State College-Orange!!!!:)))
Overall 4.4
It's a small community college that is growing rapidly and shouldn't be written off as sub-par. The faculty and staff are world-class. As a transfer student to Texas State, I wouldn't trade my experiences at LSC-O for the world.
Overall 4.1
I love how the professors don't have their noses in the air. They are here to teach and they don't mind helping you out with problem areas.
Overall 4.1
I attended Lamar University as well as LIT,the switched to LSCO, which was the best decision! This campus is an hour drive from my house and I would have driven two hours! Everyone from the admissions office, advisors, financial aid, to the librarians and professors are EXCELLENT! In class and online courses are great!
Overall 4.1
I have enjoyed Lamar Orange.
Overall 4
Great school!!!
Overall 4
LSCO is a great school with great people, I transferred to Lamar University after attending LSCO for a year, I really miss LSCO.
Overall 4
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Bad reviews
Overall 0.9
This place sucks!!!!!
Overall 1.6
Some teachers are really excellent most or high school ish Security is non existent Grounds at times resemble a landfill The two Maintenance personal can't keep up even if they hired more it appears as if the squeaky wheel gets the grease
Overall 1.8
Teacher's try but some classes seem like elementary school. The grounds are fair for the location of the school. Security is fair they stay out of the way for most part. Maintenance as before mentioned has only two older men but at least they appear always busy.
Overall 1.9
ONLY complaint is the counselors/advisors. Make an appointment to meet with them or you will wait up to 5 hours (no joke), mainly due to the fact they take 2 hours lunches and 2 out of 5 work at once. Also, if you ask question be prepared to be looked at stupid, for taking up their valuable time...
Overall 2
Great teachers good staff except maintenance there is little done on regular basic they only have two people to maintain the whole campus