SAT scores needed to get into Lamar University
Average Score and SAT Requirements
Average SAT Score 930
The average composite SAT score for admitted Lamar University freshman is 930 out of 1600. For perspective, a 930 is in the 27th percentile of all SAT test takers.
SAT Score Range 830 to 1030
The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 830 to 1030. The 75th percentile score is 1030 while the 25th percentile score is 830.
Minimum SAT score requirement
The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Lamar University but we estimate it to be around a 730 total composite SAT score.
Average SAT Math Score 460
The average score for Lamar University students on the math portion of the SAT is 460 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 410 and the 75th percentile score 510.
Average SAT Reading Score 470
The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 420 to 520 and the average score for Lamar University students is 470.
Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores
9 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Lamar UniversityAdmission Chances by SAT Score
Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Lamar University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 83.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.4.
Can I get into Lamar University with a 1030 SAT?
- Score competitiveness Very Good
An SAT score of 1030 or higher is very competitive at Lamar University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 91% or higher.
Can I get into Lamar University with a 930 SAT?
- Score competitiveness Above Average
Scores between 930 to 1020 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 84% to 90%.
Can I get into Lamar University with a 830 SAT?
- Score competitiveness Below Average
SAT scores between 830 to 920 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 73% to 83% percent chance of being admitted.
Can I get into Lamar University with a 730 SAT?
- Score competitiveness Reach
SAT scores from 730 to 820 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 72% chance of admission to Lamar University. SAT scores below 730 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class| SAT Score | Admission Chances |
|---|---|
| 1600 | 99% |
| 1590 | 99% |
| 1580 | 99% |
| 1570 | 99% |
| 1560 | 99% |
| 1550 | 99% |
| 1540 | 99% |
| 1530 | 99% |
| 1520 | 99% |
| 1510 | 99% |
| 1500 | 99% |
| 1490 | 99% |
| 1480 | 99% |
| 1470 | 99% |
| 1460 | 99% |
| 1450 | 99% |
| 1440 | 99% |
| 1430 | 99% |
| 1420 | 99% |
| 1410 | 99% |
| 1400 | 99% |
| 1390 | 99% |
| 1380 | 99% |
| 1370 | 99% |
| 1360 | 99% |
| 1350 | 99% |
| 1340 | 99% |
| 1330 | 99% |
| 1320 | 98% |
| 1310 | 98% |
| 1300 | 98% |
| 1290 | 98% |
| 1280 | 98% |
| 1270 | 98% |
| 1260 | 98% |
| 1250 | 98% |
| 1240 | 97% |
| 1230 | 97% |
| 1220 | 97% |
| 1210 | 97% |
| 1200 | 97% |
| 1190 | 97% |
| 1180 | 96% |
| 1170 | 96% |
| 1160 | 96% |
| 1150 | 96% |
| 1140 | 95% |
| 1130 | 95% |
| 1120 | 95% |
| 1110 | 94% |
| 1100 | 94% |
| 1090 | 94% |
| 1080 | 93% |
| 1070 | 93% |
| 1060 | 92% |
| 1050 | 92% |
| 1040 | 91% |
| 1030 | 91% |
| 1020 | 90% |
| 1010 | 90% |
| 1000 | 89% |
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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.