Lamar Institute of Technology

Overview

Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT), located in Beaumont, Texas, approximately 85 miles east of Houston, is a public technical college specializing in hands-on, career-focused education. Established in 1995 as an independent member of the Texas State University System, LIT features an open-admissions policy, providing accessibility to a diverse student population. The institute is primarily a commuter college with no on-campus housing options. LIT's academic offerings are concentrated in fields of allied health, sciences, engineering technologies, and technical studies with specific renowned programs such as process operating and instrumentation technology. As a career-oriented institution, LIT does not have an emphasis on intercollegiate athletics, focusing instead on equipping students with practical skills and certifications conducive to immediate employment in industries prevalent in the Southeast Texas region.

Lamar Institute of Technology has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,370 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,438 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,920 plus fees of $924.