Student Achievement
Lamar State College Port Arthur
Member of Texas State University System
JUNE 2023
Student Achievement Report
LSCPA Student Achievement: an assessment report of student achievement as reported
for the campus goals of Access, Success and Efficiency.
Appropriate Goals and Measures: The goals for Access, Success and Efficiency and the
related supporting measures represent the alignment of the LSCPA Strategic Plan 2019-
2029, the Texas State University System (TSUS) Strategic Plan (VISION 2020),and the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) 60x30TX Strategic Plan. Texas Higher
Education accountability measures are aligned accordingly.
Justified Data and Measures: All THECB data in this report has been verified by state
institutions as correct and current. As per the THECB Accountability Measures , all of the
identified colleges (LSCPA, Peer Group 1 and Peer Group 2) report verified data for these
matching measures as presented in this report.
Benchmark 1 (Thresholds of Acceptability): Benchmarks to exceed as reported for Peer
Group 1 [Lamar State Colleges and the 10 Texas State Technical Colleges (TSTC)].
(identified on last page). IPEDS benchmarks are reported for the Lamar and TSTC college
group data.
Results: LSCPA results, by numerical or percentage change, of year to year or average of
years. Where available, data has been disaggregated to include gender, race and/or socio-
economic indicators.
Benchmark 2 (Achievement Goals): Goals to Achieve as reported for Peer Group 2 (THECB
Community College -Statewide Sector). (identified on last page). IPEDS goals are reported
for the Texas Community College group data.
Data Resources: the primary data resource is the Texas Higher Education Data system
(THED). Unless noted otherwise, data is from current THED reports.
Additional data from IPEDs and TSUS is identified by period.
Primary Measures of Student Achievement
from the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
As a primary resource of student achievement, the annual IPEDs Data Feedback Report (DFR)
provides LSCPA and its constituents timely and accurate information. Four of the key measures of
student achievement include: student enrollment rates, retention rates, graduation rates (within
150% of degree plan), and the extended 8-year graduation rates. Other student achievement
measures that support the institutional goals are also provided to provide a larger picture of
student achievement at LSCPA.
UEnrollment RatesU
Percent of all students enrolled, by race/ethnicity, and percent of students by gender (IPEDS 2022
Data Feedback Report [DFR] Fall 2021) Goal: for enrollment rates for LSCPA students to exceed the
enrollment rates of both comparison groups.
Percent of Students Enrolled
Thresholds of Acceptability
LSCPA Outcomes
Achievement Goals
Asian
1%
6%
1%
African American
16%
28%
10%
Hispanic
23%
37%
31%
Caucasian
35%
27%
48%
Women
56%
64%
62%
Men
44%
36%
38%
URetention RatesU
Percent of first-time, degree/certificate seeking students, attendance status. Retention rates are
measured from the fall of first enrollment to the following fall. Academic reporting institutions
report retention data for the Fall cohort of students who are still enrolled as of the institution's
official fall reporting date. (IPEDS DFR 2022-Fall 2020 cohort-Fall 2019 to Fall 2020) Goal: for LSCPA
students to continue their education at the same campus at rates that exceed both comparison
groups.
Percent of Students
Still Enrolled
Thresholds of
Acceptability
LSCPA
Outcomes
Fall 2020 Cohort Full-time
54%
60%
Fall 2030 Cohort Part-time
49%
49%
UGraduation Rates
Graduation rates of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates within 150% of
normal time to program completion, by race/ethnicity: 2018 cohort. (IPEDS 2022 DFR Winter 2021-
22 data). Goal: for LSCPA students to graduate at rates that exceed both comparison groups.
Percent of Graduates
Thresholds of
Acceptability
LSCPA
Outcomes
Achievement
Goals
Graduation Rates
29%
27%
28%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
50%
0%
15%
Asian
18%
42%
40%
African American
17%
13%
19%
Hispanic
37%
33%
30%
White
38%
33%
31%
U8-Year Graduation RatesU
Award and enrollment rates of first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates after
8 years of entry, by Pell status: 2013-14 cohort. (IPEDS 2022 DFR) Goal: for LSCPA students to
persist and graduate at rates that exceed those of both comparison groups
8-Year Graduation Rates by Pell
status
Thresholds of
Acceptability
LSCPA
Outcomes
Achievement
Goals
Percent of Pell Graduates
4 Years
24%
25%
26%
6 Year
29%
31%
29%
8 Years
30%
32%
30%
Still Enrolled at LSCPA
1%
3%
2%
Enrolled at another Institution
17%
26%
22%
Percent of Non-Pell Graduates
4 Years
32%
34%
26%
6 Years
36%
37%
32%
8 Years
37%
39%
34%
Still enrolled at LSCPA
1%
1%
1%
Enrolled at another Institution
16%
23%
28%
ACCESS
LSCPA Enrollment by Gender and Race (3-year headcounts: 2020-21-22)
Unduplicated headcount of students enrolled in fall semester at LSCPA. Dual credit students are
included, flex entry students are not included. Goal: For LSCPA enrollment to consistently grow in
all genders, and in all ethnic groups. C04UHC-THECB
LSCPA Fall Enrollment
Fall 2020
Fall 2021
Fall 2022
Percent Changes
Total Headcounts
2,566
2,524
2,698
5.1%
Male
942
1,016
1,062
12.7%
Female
1,624
1,508
1,636
0.7%
White
703
704
640
-9.0%
African-American
799
731
776
-2.9%
Hispanic
881
917
1,122
27.4%
Asian
150
137
114
-24.0%
International
0
0
2
0.0%
Other
33
35
44
33.3%
Enrollment by Gender and Race (3-year average 2020-21-22)
Number of students enrolled in fall semester at Texas institutions. Dual credit students are
included, flex entry students are not included. Goal: For LSCPA enrollment to consistently grow in
all genders, and in all ethnic groups at rates that meet or exceed the peer group rates C04UHC-
THECB
Fall Enrollment by Percent
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
Total Percent Changes
15.7%
5.1%
17.1%
Male
21.9%
12.7%
24.8%
Female
8.0%
0.7%
7.3%
White
25.3%
-9.0%
23.8%
African-American
27.4%
-2.9%
13.3%
Hispanic
23.2%
27.4%
21.9%
Asian
28.3%
-24.0%
8.5%
International*
7.2%
0.0%
-57.1%
Other
39.1%
33.3%
-26.8%
LSCPA Students Enrolled in Dual Credit (3-Year Headcounts)
Undergraduate students enrolled in dual credit courses in the fall. Goal: for Dual Credit enrollment
to grow at rates that meet or exceed the peer group dual credit enrollment rate. C10UC-THECB
Dual Enrollment
2020
2021
2022
Percent Changes
Total Enrollment
2,566
2,524
2698
5.1%
Dual Enrollment
837
860
n/a
n/a
Not Dual Enrollment
1,729
1,664
n/a
n/a
Students Enrolled in Dual Credit (3-Year Headcounts)
Undergraduate students enrolled in dual credit courses in the fall C10UC-THECB
Dual Enrollment
Thresholds
R
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
Total Enrollment
21.7%
-6.9%
-14.6%
Dual Enrollment
2.3%
5.7%
1.7%
Not Dual Enrollment
-2.3%
-5.7%
-1.7%
SUCCESS
Degrees and Certificates Awarded (3-Year range 2020-21-22)
Actual LSCPA Associate and Certificates awarded, compared to THECB 60x30TX and TSUS
2020 Vision projected graduates. Goal: for LSCPA to award degrees and certificates at
rates that meet or exceed the THECB and TSUS rates. (THECB, LSCPA, TSUS)
Periods
THECB Thresholds
LSCPA Graduates
TSUS Goals
2022
555
563
581
2021
533
582
581
2020
511
490
581
Degrees and Certificates Awarded (3-Year range 2020-21-22)
Degrees and certificates awarded for students at public 2-year institutions. Goal: for LSCPA
to award degrees and certificates at rates that meet or exceed the prior year awards. 01C-THECB
Degree Certificates
2020
2021
2022
Totals
490
582
563
Associates
319
353
324
Certificate 1
89
177
173
Certificate 2
79
49
61
Advanced Tech
Certificates
3
3
5
Degrees and Certificates Awarded (3-year average 2020-21-22)
Number of certificates, associate degrees, and Bachelor’s of Applied Technology* degrees awarded
by Texas public or private (independent) institutions of higher education. Certificates are Level 1,
Level 2 (undergraduate certificates) and Advanced Technology Certificates. Goal: for LSCPA to
award degrees and certificates at rates that meet or exceed the peer group rates. 01C-THECB
Percent Change
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
Total Awards
6.6%
14.9%
-1.5%
Associates
7.6%
1.6%
-3.5%
Adv Tech Certificate
12.5%
66.7%
-19.7%
Certificate 1
50.1%
94.4%
1.4%
Certificate 2
1.8%
-22.8%
10.4%
Degrees & Certificates Awarded (Econ. Disadvantaged) (3-year range 2020-21-22)
Number of undergraduates who received a certificate, associate degree, or Bachelor’s of Applied
Technology degree* from a Texas public institution of higher education. Certificates are Level 1,
Level 2 and Advanced Technology Certificates. Economically disadvantaged students are those
receiving Pell at any time. Goal: for LSCPA to award degrees and certificates for economically
disadvantaged students at rates that meet or exceed the peer group rates. C01C-THECB
2020
2021
2022
Percent Change
292
299
299
2.4%
Percent Change
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
Associate or Cert.
-1.0%
2.4%
-2.4%
Graduates by Gender and Race (3-year range 2019-20-21)
Number of certificates and associate degrees awarded by Texas public institutions of higher
education. Goal: for LSCPA graduates, by gender and race, to receive awards at rates that meet or
exceed the peer group rates. C01C THECB (interactive data)
2020
2021
2022
Percent Change
Male
208
207
273
31.3%
Female
282
375
290
2.8%
White
172
197
187
8.7%
African-American
135
160
159
17.8%
Hispanic
151
185
188
24.5%
Asian
26
31
19
-26.9%
Other
6
9
10
66.7%
Graduates by Gender and Race (3-year average 2018-19-20)
Number of certificates and associate degrees awarded by Texas public institutions of higher
education. C01C-THECB
Percent Change
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
Male
10.0%
31.3%
-3.3%
Female
-0.5%
2.8%
-0.2%
White
-10.4%
8.7%
-5.1%
African-American
4.7%
17.8%
-0.3%
Hispanic
12.6%
24.5%
2.7%
Asian
-14.4%
-26.9%
3.9%
Other
113.1%
66.7%
1.0%
3-,4-, and 6-Year Graduation Rates (3-year average 2019-20-21)
Number and percentage of first-time, full-time entering degree seeking students who enrolled in a
minimum of 12 semester credit hours (SCH) their first fall semester at a Texas public institution and
graduated from the same institution or another Texas public or private (independent) institution
within three, four, and six academic years. Goal: for LSCPA 3-,4-and 6-Year graduates to meet or
exceed the peer group rates.
C03C- THECB
Percent Change
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
3-Year Rates
-0.7%
-4.4%
1.0%
Bachelor’s or Above
0.1%
0.3%
0.1%
Associate
0.2%
-2.7%
1.3%
Certificate
-0.8%
-2.1%
-0.4%
4-Year Rates
0.3%
2.9%
2.0%
Bachelor’s or Above
0.1%
-0.7%
0.6%
Associate
-0.6%
2.4%
1.7%
Certificate
0.9%
1.3%
-0.4%
6-Year Rates
8.5%
1.1%
4.6%
Bachelor’s or Above
0.4%
1.9%
2.2%
Associate
4.0%
3.1%
2.4%
Certificate
3.9%
-3.9%
0.1%
Graduation and Persistence Six-Year Rate (3-Year average 2019-20-21)
Percentage of first-time, full-time credential-seeking students who enrolled in a minimum of 12
semester credit hours (SCH) their first fall semester and have graduated or are still enrolled at the
same institution or another Texas public or private (independent) institution after six academic
years.
C12C- THECB
Percent Change
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
Graduated or Persisted
8.3%
3.4%
3.8%
Persistence Rate- One and Two Year (3-Year average 2019-20-21)
Percentage of first-time, credential-seeking students enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours
(SCH) in the fall semester who are enrolled at the same or another Texas public or private
(independent) institution one and two academic fall semesters later. Goal: for LSCPA 1- and- 2 Year
Persistence rates to meet or exceed the peer group rates.
C11C- THECB
Percent Change
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
1-Year Persistence
1.1%
9.6%
4.0%
same institution
-0.6%
7.9%
3.8%
other institutions
1.7%
1.7%
0.2%
2-Year Persistence
-0.9%
-0.3%
1.5%
same institution
-2.5%
4.1%
1.2%
other institutions
1.6%
-4.4%
0.3%
Certification and Licensure Pass Rate (1-,2-,3-Year average 2018-19-20)
The percentage of students in a discipline requiring or offering external certification or licensure
who pass a licensure or certification exam during the reporting period. Goal: for LSCPA certification
and licensure rates to exceed the state thresholds and meet the institutional goals. M01A-
THECB
LSCPA Programs
2018
2019
2020
LSCPA Pass Rates Summary
87.1%
87.7%
92.7%
LSCPA Programs 2016-17-18*
Threshold
LSCPA Results
Goals
Cosmetology (3-Year average)
70%
88%
100%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (3-Year)
80%
90%
100%
Nursing Aide (3-Year)
70%
88%
100%
Surgical Technology (3-Year)
70%
94%
100%
Registered Nurse (2017-18)
80%
86%
100%
Substance Abuse/Add Counselor (2016,18)
70%
100%
100%
Administrative Assistant (2018 only)
70%
100%
100%
EFFICIENCY
Time to Degrees
The average length of time in years to complete an associate degree (for public 2-year institutions).
Students are tracked 10 years back for total years and months that have elapsed from the first date
of entry. Goal: for LSCPA Time-to-Degree rates consistently decrease at rates below the peer group
rates. S08UC- THECB. (2020-21-22)
Time to Degree
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
2022
3.5 years
4.1 years
3.7 years
2021
3.5 years
3.5 years
3.8 years
2020
3.7 years
3.9 years
3.9 year
Percent Change
-5.4%
5.1%
-5.1%
SCH to Degree
The average attempted semester credit hours (SCH) to complete an associate degree. Students are
tracked 10 years back for accumulation of semester credit hours that have elapsed from the first
date of entry. Goal: for LSCPA SCH-to-Degree rates consistently decrease at rates below the peer
group rate. S09UC- THECB. (2020-21-22)
SCH to Degree
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
2022
79
83
79
2021
79
80
80
2020
81
81
82
Percent Change
-2.5%
2.5%
-3.7%
Graduates with No More Than 3 Excess Hours
Number of associate degree graduates who attempt no more than three additional semester credit
hours (SCH) required to complete their degree plan divided by the total number of associate
degree graduates. This includes all college-level SCH attempted for up to 10 years prior to the time
of graduation.
Goal: for LSCPA complete their degree plans with No-More-Than-3-Excess-
Hours at rates that consistently decrease below the peer group rateas.S05C-THECB (2020-
21-22)
Graduates <3 Ex-SCH
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
2022
30.5%
26.3%
27.9%
2021
29.8%
32.2%
26.4%
2020
29.5%
33.5%
24.4%
Percent Change
6.0%
-0.07%
3.0%
Excess Semester Credit Hours
Average number of semester credit hours (SCH) attempted by graduates of associate degree
programs from a Texas public institution in excess of the degree plan. To determine SCH
attempted, compile all college level semester credit hours a graduate attempted for up to 10 years
prior to the time of college graduation. S02C-THECB (2019-20-21)
Excess SCH
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
2022 Excess SCH
19
23
19
2021 excess SCH
19
20
20
2020 excess SCH
21
21
22
Percent Change
-9.5%
9.5%
-13.6%
Graduates with Debt
Percentage of students awarded an associate degree from a Texas public institution in a given year
who have student loan debt. Each student's loan debt includes all loans reported in the THECB
financial aid database (FADS) report by any institution for that student in the last 15 years. Goal: for
LSCPA Graduates with debt rates consistently decline to rates below the peer group rates. S03C-
THECB (2019-20-21)
Per of Graduates with Debt
Thresholds
RR
1
LSCPA Results
Goals
RR
2
2022 Totals
36.7%
33.9%
25.5%
2021 Totals
41.5%
36.0%
27.1%
2020 Totals
43.0%
35.2%
27.9%
% Change for Totals
-6.3%
-1.3%
-2.4%
2022 Associates
43.6%
35.5%
26.3%
2021 Associates
43.2%
36.2%
27.8%
2020 Associates
41.4%
36.1%
29.1%
% Change for Associates
2.2%
-0.6%
-2.8%
2022 Certificates
30.8%
31.2%
22.6%
2021 Certificates
36.8%
35.8%
24.0%
2020 Certificates
39.5%
33.6%
23.4%
% Change for Certificates
-8.7%
-2.4%
-0.8%
Achievement Report prepared by Office of Institutional Effectiveness, June 2023
Resources: THECB Accountability System (2020,2021,2022), IPEDS FDR (2022)
Peer Group 1 (LSC and TSTC)
Lamar State Colleges
Texas State Technical Colleges
Lamar Institute of Technology
Lamar State College Orange
Lamar State College Port Arthur
Texas State Technical College, Waco, Texas
Additional TSTC campuses: Abilene,
Breckenridge, Brownwood, Fort Bend
County, Harlingen, Marshall, Red Oak,
Sweetwater, and Williamson County.
Peer Group 2 (THECB Statewide Community Colleges)
Very Large Group
Alamo Community College District
Austin Community College District
Collin Co. Community College District
Dallas Co. Community College District
El Paso Community College District
Houston Community College District
Lone Star College System District
San Jacinto Community College District
South Texas College
Tarrant County College District
Large Group
Blinn College
Central Texas College
Del Mar College
Laredo Community College
South Plains College
Texas Southmost College
Tyler Junior College
Medium Group
Alvin Community College
Angelina College
Brazosport College
Cisco Junior College
Coastal Bend College
College of the Mainland
Grayson County College
Hill College
Kilgore College
Lee College
McLennan Community College
Midland College
Navarro College
North Central Texas College
Odessa College
Paris Junior College
Southwest Texas Junior College
Temple Junior College
Texarkana College
Trinity Valley Community College
Victoria College
Weatherford College
Wharton County Junior College
Small Group
Clarendon College
Frank Phillips College
Galveston College
Howard College District
Northeast Texas Community College
Panola College
Ranger College
Vernon College
Western Texas College
2022 IPEDS COMPARISON GROUP
The custom comparison group chosen by Lamar State College-Port Arthur includes the following 34
Texas institutions. The pre-2022 comparison group included Texas institutions and out-of-state
institutions. This revision ensures LSCPA that all comparisons are aligned with institutions under
the guidance of the THECB, with similar accountability measures.
Alvin Community College (Alvin, TX)
Angelina College (Lufkin, TX)
Brazosport College (Lake Jackson, TX)
Cisco College (Cisco, TX)
Clarendon College (Clarendon, TX)
Coastal Bend College (Beeville, TX)
College of the Mainland (Texas City, TX)
Frank Phillips College (Borger, TX)
Galveston College (Galveston, TX)
Grayson College (Denison, TX)
Hill College (Hillsboro, TX)
Howard College (Big Spring, TX)
Kilgore College (Kilgore, TX)
Lamar Institute of Technology (Beaumont, TX)
Lamar State College-Orange (Orange, TX)
Lee College (Baytown, TX)
McLennan Community College (Waco, TX)
Midland College (Midland, TX)
Navarro College (Corsicana, TX)
North Central Texas College (Gainesville, TX)
Northeast Texas Community College (Mount Pleasant, TX)
Odessa College (Odessa, TX)
Panola College (Carthage, TX)
Paris Junior College (Paris, TX)
Ranger College (Ranger, TX)
Southwest Texas Junior College (Uvalde, TX)
Temple College (Temple, TX)
Texarkana College (Texarkana, TX)
Trinity Valley Community College (Athens, TX)
Vernon College (Vernon, TX)
Victoria College (Victoria, TX)
Weatherford College (Weatherford, TX)
Western Texas College (Snyder, TX)
Wharton County Junior College (Wharton, TX)