How to Apply to Lamar University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Lamar. Lamar offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
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/

Admission Statistics Charts

*Data Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

2022 Test Scores Comparison

For the academic year 2021-2022, the average SAT score is 1,005 and the average ACT score is 20 over scores submitted by enrolled first-time students. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Lamar University is around average than the schools (average score is 1,012). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT/ACT Scores Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Lamar University1,00520
Similarly Colleges in Rankings99320
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas1,07562

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Lamar University, 574 students submitted SAT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,005 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing460560
Mathematics450540
Total9101,100
*Data Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). (Last update: June 2022)
At Lamar University, 108 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile75th percentile
Composite1624
English1523
Mathematics1624

Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Lamar University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and 2 items are recommended to submit - Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies and .
Admission Requirements for Applying to Lamar University
Secondary school GPANeither required nor recommended
Secondary school rankRequired
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRecommended
RecommendationsNeither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competenciesRecommended
Admission test scoresConsidered but not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)Neither required nor recommended