Lamar University
Lamar University is a public 4-year institution in Beaumont, TX. It enrolls about 17,473 students and admits roughly 86% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Beaumont, TX 77705 |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Enrollment | 17,473 |
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,246 / 6,212 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,904 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $18,696 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 37% |
| Transfer-out rate | 30% |
| Full-time retention rate | 61% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $10,999 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 470–580 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–24 |
| Website | www.lamar.edu/ |
| Phone | 4098807011 |
Admissions
About 7,246 students applied and 6,212 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,555 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,904 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $18,696. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,999 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,565 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,103 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,281 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,562 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,473 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,447 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 37% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Lamar University is in Beaumont, TX, Jefferson County. Its coordinates are 30.0427, -94.0722.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lamar University?
About 86% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,246 applicants.
How much does Lamar University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,904 for in-state students and $18,696 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Lamar University?
About 17,473 students are enrolled.