Overview



Lamar University
Beaumont, TX, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Named for the second president of the Republic of Texas, Lamar University is a 4-year public school in southeast Texas and a member of the Texas State University system. Lamar encompasses five colleges granting bachelor’s and graduate degrees in over 100 academic fields of study. For students who wish to learn in a different country, Lamar oversees 20 faculty-led study abroad programs in 16 foreign countries. Outside of the classroom, Lamar fields 15 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Cardinals.
Acceptance Rate:
84%
Average Net Price:
$11,116
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1050
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,904 |
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,696 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,272 |
Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,758
$30k - $48k
$10,384
$48k - $75k
$11,705
$75k - $110k
$16,229
$110k+
$18,470
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: financialaid@lamar.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,397
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,730
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,235
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
31%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5435
90%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,730
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$46,610,964
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,581,865
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,499
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
42%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,016
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,909
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
6214
Students Applied
90%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
746
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
1%
Submitting ACT
9%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1050
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
410
75th
510
Reading
25th
420
75th
520
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
11
Top 25%
33
Top 50%
69
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
426
$30k - $48k
214
$48k - $75k
129
$75k - $110k
77
$110k+
91
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
16,803
Total Number of Undergrads
8,264
0
100
16%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
38%
20-39 Students
44%
40-99 Students
16%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
77
Majors
A B M D
A B M D | |
---|---|
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ |
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
EDUCATION | |
ENGINEERING | |
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
PSYCHOLOGY | |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
US National: 44%59%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
38
Countries Represented
42
Ethnicity
African American
28%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
23%
White
39%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
277
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
26%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cardinals
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southland Conference
Total Male Athletes
205
Total Female Athletes
137
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Team (Men)
Sports Team (Women)
Lamar University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,000
Top 5 Cities
Beaumont
Houston
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
Top 5 Employers
Lamar University
ExxonMobil
Houston ISD
CHRISTUS Health
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Engineering
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,750
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingEven though the beginning of the classes are reviews from what I learned in high school i'm still learning new things that I find useful.
Di'Andra from Houston, TX
Lamar has great teachers who's willing to help you if you want the help. Some teachers put you in groups every class so you can interact with all the students in your class. The methods they use will have you feeling you can achieve and pass anything that comes your way. Of course you have to put your best effort into it.
Mahogany from Beaumont, TX
lamar university has small classrooms so professors can pay attention to all student needs. all faculty and staff are willing to help students accomplish their goals both inside and outside the classroom. lamar university has several hangout locations, student activities, and student organizations in which people can meet and network.
Cynthia from Beaumont, TX
At Lamar University, learning is the students' number one priority. The teachers provide great lectures that all students can understand. Studying is required for all these courses of course! As long as you put in the effort to help yourself, your teachers will help you likewise!
Raven from Beaumont, TX
Lamar University is the very definition of Southern hospitality. The professors are flexible and enjoy working with students who have the drive for education. The campus is not too large or too small and is perfect for and uncrowded learning experience ideal for open minded students.
Michael from Austin, TX
As many college students do, I've changed my major more than once. Have being involved in three different areas, I can assure you that each department is high class and the students’ education is a top priority.
Krista from Rising Star, TX
Lamar University is a great university if you like easy access to professors, many research opportunities, and a good education at a low cost. Since being at Lamar I've been able to conduct research in psychology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Thanks to some of Lamar's programs like McNair and STAIRSTEP, I've been able to go to conferences and present my research.
Karla from Port Arthur, TX
i love lamar, its a great school and very diverse. at lamar university we have so many opportunities here. the school helps you succeed with the internships and organizations that are provided for us here at lamar.
Shaundrea from Houston, TX
lamar university is an awsome school. they really do care about the education of their students. lamar also offers a lot of great tutoring oppertunities to make sure the students have all the help they need.
Diamond from Houston, TX
Lamar University really gives tips and tricks to help you with your experience. At the beginning of each semester there's a fun Week of Welcome filled with free food, games, and activities to do. Although it's a smaller campus, there's enough of a university feel to make the college experience nice.
Bailey from Lumberton, TX
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