Lamar University
tuition & fees
$18,482
graduate tuition & fees
$15,755
acceptance rate
88%
Student Population
16,637
online students
9,487
Number of Programs
94
Financial Aid Amount
$7,751
SAT Scores
1,005
Graduation Rate
37%
School Overview
Lamar University is a Public, 4 years college located in Beaumont, Texas. Lamar ranked 359th in National Universities and 49th in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 16,637 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Lamar's acceptance rate is 88.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Lamar University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4400 MLK Blvd, Beaumont, TX 77705 |
| Phone | 409-880-7011 |
| WEB | www.lamar.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.lamar.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.applytexas.org/ |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.lamar.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/CollegeMoney/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.lamar.edu/financial-aid/veterans-affairs/index.html |
| Disability Service | www.lamar.edu/disability-resource-center/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Lamar University is 88.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.00%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $25 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $25 |
Tuition & Fees
Lamar's 2022 tuition & fees is $8,690 for Texas residents and $18,482 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $8,411 for Texas residents and $15,755 for out-of-students.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,690 | $18,482 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,411 | $15,755 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 16,637 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 9,487 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Lamar has 8,588 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 8,049 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 16,637 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 8,588 |
| Graduate Students | 8,049 |
| Online Enrollment | 9,487 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 94 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 27 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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