Overview
Student Population
Located in Beaumont, Texas, Lamar University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,512 prospective students applied, and 6,211 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,472 enrolled in the school. 5,368 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 11,269 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $6,129 plus fees of $2,462. Lamar University is ranked 836 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Lamar University is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lamar University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#836 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#359 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#46 in Best Colleges in Texas
#23 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#69 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 943/1140 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.35 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,462 |
| Room and Board | $9,064 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,888 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,743 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,462 |
| Room and Board | $9,064 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,888 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,559 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| General Studies | 14% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Engineering | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226091 IPEDS survey data for Lamar University.
Current students may use the Lamar University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.