| Lamar vs. TAMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#359 in National Universities #49 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #79 in National Universities #5 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,905 Texas Residents $18,745 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,995 Texas Residents $40,124 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,642 Texas Residents $16,022 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,748 Texas Residents $24,505 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,316 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,036 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier86.41% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter57.43% |
| Lower21.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable39.91% |
| High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,772 | Total Enrollment | Larger78,321 |
| Smaller8,184 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger60,710 |
| Smaller9,588 | Graduate Student Population | Larger17,611 |
| Larger10,722 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,350 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower37% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Higher30% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,612) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 577 | Number of faculty | 3,937 |
| Lower$83,632 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$132,754 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.