School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Lamar University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address4400 MLK Blvd, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone409-880-7011
WEBwww.lamar.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.lamar.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.applytexas.org/
Financial Aidwww.lamar.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.lamar.edu/financial-aid/cost-calculator.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.lamar.edu/financial-aid/veterans-affairs/index.html
Disability Servicewww.lamar.edu/disability-resource-center/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Lamar University is 83.73% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.48%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $25 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate83.73 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)28.48 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$25
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Tuition & Fees

Lamar's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,690 for Texas residents and $18,482 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,482).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,642 for Texas residents and $15,986 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.47% compared to the last year's rate.
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$8,690$18,482
Graduate Tuition & Fees$8,642$15,986
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 16,803 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 9,132 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Lamar has 8,264 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 8,539 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students16,803
Undergraduate Students8,264
Graduate Students8,539
Online Enrollment9,132
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Lamar offers 98 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 21 out of the 98 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Lamar
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs98 Programs
Number of online programs21 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
Employment services✔
Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔