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 6,129 prospective students applied, and 5,397 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,569 enrolled in the school. 5,351 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10,969 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,228 plus fees of $2,462. Lamar University is ranked 885 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Lamar University is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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SAT | 910/1100 |
ACT | 16/24 |
GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Due | May 15, 2023 |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Application Fee | $25 |
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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 | $23,842 |
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 | $33,634 |
Subject | Percent of Class |
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Business | 18% |
General Studies | 14% |
Health Professions | 14% |
Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
Engineering | 7% |
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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.