Lamar Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.41%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1050. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,905
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,745
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Lamar:
- Total Enrollment: 17,772, including 10,722 online students
- 8,184 Undergraduate, 9,588 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.8% men, 65.2% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 37%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 30%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 62%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 111 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 27 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 39 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Lamar Overview
Lamar University (Lamar) is a four-year, public school located in Beaumont, TX. Lamar University was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Doctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Lamar's tuition & fees is $8,905 for Texas residents and $18,745 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,193.
The school has a total enrollment of 17,772 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Lamar's acceptance rate is 86.41% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.92%. The median SAT score is 1050 and the ACT score is 22.
Lamar ranked 294th in National Universities and 50th in Texas Colleges rankings. Lamar University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lamar University is $8,905 for in-state students and $18,745 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,642 for in-state students and $16,022 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,906 for Texas residents and $18,794 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,642 for Texas residents and $16,058 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,905 | $18,745 |
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| Graduate | $8,642 | $16,022 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,906 | $18,794 |
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| Graduate | $8,642 | $16,058 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus 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.
Special Learning Opportunities at Lamar
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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