Lamar University
Lamar University is a Public, 4 years school located in Beaumont, TX. It offers 103 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1955 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 17,772 students attended Lamar University in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 402 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 175 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,282 (full-time) and 179 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Lamar University is 37% and transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 62% at the school.
| Student Population | 17,772 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
| Number of Faculty | 577 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Lamar University is $18,745
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
74% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $10,193 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,745 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $10,193 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Lamar University offers 0 career programs for . The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 0 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Lamar University are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 0 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 17,772 students have enrolled into Lamar University. By gender, 6,190 male and 11,582 female students are attending the school.
There are 6,328 White (35.61%), 5,143 Black/African American (28.94%), 3,716 Hispanic (20.91%), 628 Asian (3.53%), and 5,660 students with other races. 1,318 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,772 | 6,190 | 11,582 |
| American Indian/Native American | 52 | 20 | 32 |
| Asian | 628 | 280 | 348 |
| Black/African American | 5,143 | 1,382 | 3,761 |
| Hispanic | 3,716 | 1,201 | 2,515 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| White | 6,328 | 2,110 | 4,218 |
| Two More | 231 | 88 | 143 |
| Un-Known | 343 | 136 | 207 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1,318 | 969 | 349 |
Directory Information
- 4400 MLK Blvd, Beaumont, TX
- 409-880-7011
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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