Lamar University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
83.73%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.48%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,482
SAT Scores
940
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,214 students have applied and 5,203 students have allowed to admit to Lamar University (Acceptance rate: 83.73%). Lamar's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.48 % where 1,482 students have finally enrolled out of 5,203 admitted students.
Lamar acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at El Paso and Prairie View A & M University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 89.44%).
Lamar enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 28.67%).
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 .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Lamar and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Lamar University is 940 and the average ACT score is 16. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Lamar University is comparable to the schools (average score is 996). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar University | 940 | 16 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 996 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Lamar University, 125 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 940 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 480 | 520 |
| Mathematics | 410 | 460 | 510 |
| Total | 830 | 940 | 1,030 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Lamar University, 18 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 16 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| English | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| Mathematics | 14 | 16 | 17 |
Lamar 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).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Not Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |