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Lamar University SAT Scores

Beaumont, Texas

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SAT scores needed to get into Lamar University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Lamar University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1005

The average composite SAT score for admitted Lamar University freshman is 1005 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1005 is in the 41st percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 910 to 1100

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 910 to 1100. The 75th percentile score is 1100 while the 25th percentile score is 910.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Lamar University but we estimate it to be around a 810 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 495

The average score for Lamar University students on the math portion of the SAT is 495 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 450 and the 75th percentile score 540.

Average SAT Reading Score 510

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 460 to 560 and the average score for Lamar University students is 510.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

42 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Lamar University

Admission 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 88.1%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.4.

Can I get into Lamar University with a 1100 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1100 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 93% or higher.

Can I get into Lamar University with a 1010 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1010 to 1090 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 88% to 93%.

Can I get into Lamar University with a 910 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 910 to 1000 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 79% to 88% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Lamar University with a 810 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 810 to 900 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 78% chance of admission to Lamar University. SAT scores below 810 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
Admission chances to Lamar University by SAT score
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 97%
1240 97%
1230 97%
1220 97%
1210 97%
1200 96%
1190 96%
1180 96%
1170 96%
1160 95%
1150 95%
1140 95%
1130 94%
1120 94%
1110 94%
1100 93%
1090 93%
1080 92%
1070 92%
1060 91%
1050 91%
1040 90%
1030 90%
1020 89%
1010 88%
1000 88%
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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.