School Summary

Lamar University


General Information:

Founded in 1923, Lamar University is seated on 292 acres located in Jefferson county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 30:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1104. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

4400 Martin Luther King Parkway

Beaumont, TX
77710
For more information call: 409 880-7011. This school has a website at https://www.lamar.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.applytexas.org/


Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,228.00 $16,068.00
Room and Board $10,464.00 $10,464.00
Fees $2,677.00 $2,677.00
Total $19,369.00 $29,209.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.lamar.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 2% 1%
600-699 17% 13%
500-599 46% 41%
400-499 29% 33%
300-399 6% 11%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 6%
24-29 29%
18-23 42%
12-17 22%
6-11 1%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 17%
11-25% 22.00%
26-50% 32.00%
Under 50% 29.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Rugby, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Weight lifting, Cross-country running

Badminton, Basketball, Golf, Racquetball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 3,223
Female 4,781
Total 8,004


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 6,003
Female 11,479
Total 17,482

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 5%
African American 26%
Hispanic 23%
Native American 0%
White 38%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 68%
At Least 25 Years Old 32%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 97%
Out Of State 3%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 26%
Live Off Campus 74%


Homecoming, Cardinal View, Week of Welcome


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 19.0901                                           Apparel and Textiles, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 50.0512                                           Theatre and Dance
  • 51.0001                                           Health and Wellness, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 16.1601                                           American Sign Language (ASL)
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 40.0510                                           Forensic Chemistry
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 19.0505                                           Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
  • 19.0504                                           Human Nutrition
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 43.0404                                           Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 04.0501                                           Interior Architecture
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 14.3301                                           Construction Engineering
  • 11.0202                                           Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.0205                                           Operations Management and Supervision
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 52.1803                                           Retailing and Retail Operations
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.