Lamar University
tuition & fees
$18,745
graduate tuition & fees
$16,022
acceptance rate
86%
Student Population
17,772
online students
10,722
Number of Programs
111
Financial Aid Amount
$10,193
SAT Scores
1,050
Graduation Rate
37%
Lamar University is a Public, 4 years college located in Beaumont, Texas. Lamar ranked 406th in National Universities and 53rd in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 17,772 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 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 86.41% last year (undergraduate school).
Lamar University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | www.lamar.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.lamar.edu/financial-aid/cost-calculator.html |
| 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 |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Lamar University is 86.41% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.92%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86.41 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.92 % |
Tuition & Fees
Lamar's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,905 for Texas residents and $18,745 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.26% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,696).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,642 for Texas residents and $16,022 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.23% compared to the last year's rate.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,905 | $18,745 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,642 | $16,022 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 17,772 students have enrolled at Lamar (2024-2025). Among them, 10,722 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Lamar has 8,184 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 9,588 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 17,772 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 8,184 |
| Graduate Students | 9,588 |
| Online Enrollment | 10,722 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Lamar offers 111 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 27 out of the 111 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
| Number of programs | 111 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 27 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | ✔ |