Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Tuition & Fees

$10,192

$22,642

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
17%
500-599
49%
400-499
29%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
10%
500-599
51%
400-499
35%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
4%
500-599
20%
400-499
52%
300-399
23%
composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
13%
18-23
41%
12-17
38%
6-11
2%
30-36
3%
24-29
20%
18-23
38%
12-17
39%
30-36
4%
24-29
17%
18-23
54%
12-17
25%
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

1

teacher

18

students

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Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,237
Declined + 1,012
Total Received 6,249
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Public

8,697

undergraduate students

6,763

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Engineering
  2. Nursing
  3. Business
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Codes

SAT 6360
ACT 4114

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Location

School Facts

Lamar University, founded in 1923, is a public, multipurpose university. Its 200-acre campus is located in Beaumont, 90 miles from Houston.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 15,460
Established in 1923
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
•  ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NLN (National League for Nursing)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Beaumont, TX

292-acre campus in Beaumont (population: 119,114), 90 miles from Houston; branch campuses in Orange and Port Arthur. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Houston. Public transportation serves campus.

Lamar University
Lamar Station, Box 10001
Beaumont, TX 77710

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
25%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
56%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
10 fraternities 4% of male students
 
10 sororities 2% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
17%
Top 1/4
46%
Top 1/2
79%
Bottom 1/2
21%
Bottom 1/4
6%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
17%
500-599
49%
400-499
29%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
10%
500-599
51%
400-499
35%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
4%
500-599
20%
400-499
52%
300-399
23%
composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
13%
18-23
41%
12-17
38%
6-11
2%
30-36
3%
24-29
20%
18-23
38%
12-17
39%
30-36
4%
24-29
17%
18-23
54%
12-17
25%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,237
Declined + 1,012
Total Received 6,249

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Celeste Contreras
Director of Admissions
P: 409 880-8888
F: 409 880-8463
admissions@lamar.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,192
Room & board $7,704
Books & supplies $1,012
Total $18,908

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 409 880-7011
F: 409 880-8934
financialaid@lamar.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Bethany Bowman
Director of Financial Aid

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, cricket, dodgeball, floor hockey, football, kickball, table tennis, track, weight lifting

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Athletic Directors

Marco Born (men's)
Director Of Athletics

Helene Thill (women's)
Associate Athletics Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southland Conference (Football I-AA)
Mascot
Cardinals
School colors
red and white

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Administration
Applied Criminology
Art
Audiology
Audiology/Speech/Language Pathology
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Business Administration/Accounting
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication
Communication Disorders
Community Psychology
Computer Information Sciences
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Dance
Deaf Studies/Deaf Education
Earth Science
Economics
Education
Educational Leadership
Educational Technology Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering Science
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Family/Consumer Science
Family/Consumer Sciences
Finance
Financial Management
Fine Arts
French
General Business
General Studies
Geology
Government
Graphic Arts
Guidance/Counseling
Health Education
History
Human Resources Management
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Technology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Instrumental Music
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
Kinesiology
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Technology
Music
Music Education
Music Theory/Composition
Nursing
Office Administration
Physical Education
Physics
Piano/Organ
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech
Speech-Language Pathology
String Instruments
Studio Art
Supervision
Theatre
Visual Arts
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Engineering
  2. Nursing
  3. Business

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Natural Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

15,460

total students

98%

in-state

2%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

56%

8,697
students

Female
58%
5,082

Male
42%
3,615

44%

6,763
students

Female
76%
5,117

Male
24%
1,646

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

60%

5,243
students

Female
57%
2,965

Male
43%
2,278

40%

3,454
students

Female
62%
2,117

Male
38%
1,337

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
23%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Hispanic/Latino
40%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

92%

Transfer applicants accepted

46%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 37
Countries most often represented Canada
Germany
Kuwait
Spain
Viet Nam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors

International Student Contact

My Mustapha Jourdini
Director of International Student Services
409 880-8349
international@lamar.edu

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