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What is the average financial aid amount at Lamar University?

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,300 full-time, first-time students (95% of all freshmen) awarded any student financial aid. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree seeking beginning undergraduate students.

For all undergraduate students, total 7,126 students (85% of all students) received grants or scholarships and the average grant amount is $8,006. In addition, 3,305 students received student loans and the average loan amount is $6,744.

Below tables show the number and amount by source of financial aid at Lamar University.
All Undergraduate Student Financial Aid at Lamar University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid7,12685%$8,006
Pell Grants3,61343%$4,833
Federal Student Loans3,30539%$6,744
Beginning Students (Freshmen) Financial Aid at Lamar University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Student Financial Aid1,30095%-
Grants or Scholarship from All Sources1,29095%$10,397
Federal Grants1,22490%$4,730
Pell Grants77357%$5,076
Other Federal Grants1,22090%$1,529
State/Local Grants42331%$5,435
Institutional Grants85463%$6,235
Student Loans58443%$5,499
Federal Student Loans57542%$5,016
Other Student Loans332%$9,909

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