Lamar State College-Orange Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 46%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Lamar State College-Orange are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Lamar State College Orange students
Race Percent of Students
White
69%
Black
21%
Hispanic
7%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
0%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 66% more female students than male students enrolled at Lamar State College Orange with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lamar State College-Orange has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Lamar State College Orange students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
38%
Women
62%
Enrollment by gender for Lamar State College Orange students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,365
Women
2,264

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 6%

Lamar State College-Orange draws 94 percent of students from Texas, 6 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Texas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Lamar State College Orange students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
94%
Out of State
6%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$48,938 per year

49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,629
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 31.1%
Part-time undergraduates 47.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226107.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026