Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

Team Name: Cardinals

Address: 4400 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., Beaumont, TX 77710

Web: Lamar.edu

Phone: 409-880-8888

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QUICK FACTS

Undergraduate Enrollment8,394
Acceptance Rate88.10%
In-State Tuition$259 per hour
Out-of-State Tuition$667 per hour

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Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

FOUNDED IN 1923 as a junior college, Lamar University (LU) is now a nationally recognized institution that is among the fastest growing colleges and universities in Texas. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, LU contributes to the cultural, educational, and economic success of Southeast Texas, generating economic activity of more than $310 million each year.

On a beautiful 300-acre campus that’s home to more than 17,000 students from sixty-two countries, LU fosters diversity. More than 53 percent of students are first-generation college attendees; 48 percent are students of color; and 21 percent are Hispanic. LU has been ranked among the most diverse universities in Texas by U.S. News & World Report.

With more than 130 degree programs across seven academic colleges, small class sizes, and a low student–faculty ratio, students build one-on-one connections with faculty while gaining the career readiness skills that employers covet. Innovative distance education programs at LU are a popular choice for those pursuing online learning, including military service members. 

By The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.10%
Median composite SAT score1022
Median ACT score20
Undergraduate Enrollment8,394
Students on Financial Aid75%

Fees

In-State Tuition$259 per hour
Out-of-State Tuition$667 per hour
Room and Board$7,001+

Demographics

African American Students26%
Asian American Students5%
Hispanic Students21%
International Students1%
Male/Female Ratio41/59

Campus Life

Greek SystemYes
Freshman Living on Campus58%
Freshmen Who Return55%
Student/Teacher Ratio20:1
Full-Time Faculty405

Other

Graduation in Four Years20%
Graduation Overall39%
Alumni Who Give $ to School2%