Student Population by Gender

Lamar University has a total of 16,803 enrolled students for the academic year 2022-2023. 8,264 students have enrolled in undergraduate programs and 8,539 students joined graduate programs.
By gender, 5,723 male and 11,080 female students (the male-female ratio is 34:66) are attending the school. The gender distribution is based on the 2022-2023 data.
Total Student Enrolled By Gender
TotalUndergraduateGraduate
Total16,8038,2648,539
Men5,7233,3672,356
Women11,0804,8976,183
Lamar University Student Population by Gender

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 6,649 White, 4,322 Black, and 723 Asian students out of a total of 16,803 are attending at Lamar University. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the next chart (Academic year 2022-2023 data).
All Students Undergraduate Graduate
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (all students)
Lamar University Student Population by Race
Lamar University Demographics Pie Chart
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Undergraduate)
Lamar University Undergraduate Student Population by Race
Lamar University Undergraduate Demographics
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Graduate)
Lamar University Graduate Student Population by Race
Lamar University Graduate Student Population Pie Chart

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 8,264 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 760 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 9.20%.464 students have transferred in as full-time status and 296 students transferred in as part-time status.
Transfer-in Students Population by Attendance Status

Online Classes (Distance Learning) Enrollment

Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially who want to continue education and work in field. At Lamar University, 9,132 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 4,445 students are enrolled in some online courses.
All StudentsEnrolled Exclusively Online Courses Enrolled in Some Online Courses
All Students16,8039,1324,445
Undergraduate8,2642,1653,748
Graduate8,5396,967697
Online Program Student Population
Lamar University Online Student Population

Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Online Courses

8,366 students lived in Texas or jurisdiction in which the school is located are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 766 students live in other State or outside of the United States.
Texas ResidentsOther States in U.S. Outside of U.S.
All Students8,36674620
Undergraduate2,065991
Graduate6,30164719
Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Distance Learning Course
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