Lamar University
Lamar University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Beaumont, TX. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2022 tuition & fees of Lamar University is $8,690 for Texas residents and $18,482 for out-of-state students. 64% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,751.
The school has a total enrollment of 16,637 and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $46,000. The salary range after graduation from Lamar University varies by field of study and the average salary range $25,000 to $68,800.
Directory Information
| Address | 4400 MLK Blvd, Beaumont, TX 77705 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 409-880-7011 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Sevices |
| School Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Lamar University are $8,690 for in-state students and $18,482 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $8,411 for in-state students and $15,755 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $10,586 for Texas residents and $22,856 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $8,410 for Texas residents and $15,754 for out-of-state students.
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $46,000. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Mechanical Engineering program shows the highest salary with $68,800 after graduating.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,690 | $18,482 |
| Graduate | $8,411 | $15,755 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $10,586 | $22,856 |
| Graduate | $8,410 | $15,754 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the school directly. See the school's bursar/financial aid page for more information.
2022 Key Stats
The Acceptance rate at Lamar University is 83% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,042.
The average graduation rate is 37%. Total 16,637 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 83% Acceptance Rate / 25% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,042 SAT / 20 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 37% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| Retention Rate | 69%(full-time), 57% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.26% (19 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 16,637 (8,588 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $7,751 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $46,000 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $25,000 - $68,800 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Lamar University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
It provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Lamar University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,505. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $3,250.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,505 |
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