Head Coach
Lance Madison
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About Lamar State College – Port Arthur Basketball
Lamar State College – Port Arthur offers junior college athletes a direct pathway to four-year programs while earning a degree that holds real value. Under head coach Lance Madison, the program competes in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference and focuses on developing players who are serious about advancing their education and athletic careers. What separates this program is its emphasis on transfer positioning. Players here earn credits that transfer cleanly to senior institutions, avoiding the credit-loss problem that derails many junior college athletes. The coaching staff prioritizes film work and technique development, the specific improvements that catch the attention of four-year programs during the transfer portal window. Port Arthur's location in Southeast Texas provides access to recruiting pipelines at major programs in the region while maintaining a manageable cost structure. The community college model means smaller rosters and consistent playing time, giving you the opportunity to build a meaningful highlight reel rather than redshirt or sit the bench. Coach Madison emphasizes accountability and work ethic. If you're looking for a program that treats your degree as seriously as your development, and views your junior college season as a launching point rather than a dead-end, this is a straightforward fit. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$4,244/yr
Grad rate
40%
Enrollment
1,508
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $4,244 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $4,253 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $2,824 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $3,889 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $6,603 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,508
- Average net price
- $4,244 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,770 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $8,070 / year
- Graduation rate
- 40%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southwest Junior College Football Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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| Brookhaven College View program → | Location Farmers Branch, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Cedar Valley College
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
| Coastal Bend College View program → | Location Beeville, TX | Enrollment 1,958 | Avg. net price $4,055 |
Collin College
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Location Portland, TX | Enrollment 26,449 | Avg. net price $10,747 |
Dallas College-Eastfield
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Location Mesquite, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Dallas College-North Lake
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Location Irving, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Lamar State College – Port Arthur
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Location Paris, TX | Enrollment 1,508 | Avg. net price $4,244 |
Lee College
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Location Baytown, TX | Enrollment 5,116 | Avg. net price $6,744 |
Mountain View College
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Navarro College
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 3,781 | Avg. net price $15,500 |
Richland College
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Location Mansfield, TX | Enrollment 43,869 | Avg. net price $16,414 |
Southwestern Christian College
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Location Terrell, TX | Enrollment 110 | Avg. net price $8,853 |
Trinity Valley Community College
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Location Terrell, TX | Enrollment 5,655 | Avg. net price $4,015 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lamar State College – Port Arthur JUCO?
Yes, Lamar State College – Port Arthur is a JUCO program in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lamar State College – Port Arthur men's basketball.
What conference is Lamar State College – Port Arthur in?
Lamar State College – Port Arthur competes in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lamar State College – Port Arthur?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $4,244 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Lamar State College – Port Arthur?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,508 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lamar State College – Port Arthur?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to Lamar State College – Port Arthur
Our coaches have placed players at JUCO programs across the country. They know what Lamar State College – Port Arthur's staff evaluates first, how to get your film in the right hands, and when to make contact for maximum impact on your recruiting timeline.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.