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Lamar University

Acceptance Rate 83.73 %
SAT Average 940
Tuition & Fees $18,482
($8,690)
Student Population 16,803
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,006

Academic Overview

Lamar University Campus, Beaumont, TX
Lamar University is a public, four-years institute located in Beaumont, Texas. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,690 for Texas residents and $18,482 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,642 for Texas residents and $15,986 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 16,803 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 83.73% and the graduation rate is 37% last year.
The salary after graduation from Lamar University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $46,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Lamar's tuition & fees is $8,690 for Texas residents and $18,482 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $8,642 for in-state students and $15,986 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,690$18,482
Graduate$8,642$15,986
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Lamar. The acceptance rate of Lamar is 83.73% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.48%. The average graduation rate is 37% and the transfer-out rate is 36%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,006 and 85% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 16,803 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Lamar University is 83.73 %.
Acceptance Rate
83.73%
Graduation Rate for Lamar University is 37 %
Graduation Rate
37%
Transfer-out Rate for Lamar University is 36 %
Transfer-out Rate
36%
Retention Rate for Lamar University is 59 %
Retention Rate
59%
Student Population for Lamar University is 16,803
Student Population
16,803
Student to Faculty Ratio for Lamar University is 20 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,006 at Lamar University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,006

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address4400 MLK Blvd, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone409-880-7011
WEBwww.lamar.edu/
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/

Offered Degrees

Lamar offers 98 major programs through online and on-site education where 21 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's554
Master's3213
Doctorate (Research)41
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate63

Special Learning Opportunities

Lamar University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,506)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,612)

Veterans Benefits

Lamar University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges