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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $7,984
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings
- $53,857
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lamar University is a public college in Beaumont, TX with 8,150 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1061 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $7,984 per year ($7,196 for families earning under $30,000). 39% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,857 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,246
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,212
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 25%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–580
200800
SAT Math450–560
200800
ACT Composite18–25
136
What Lamar University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPANot considered
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,777
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,905
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,625
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,196
- $30–48k$6,276
- $48–75k$6,834
- $75–110k$9,623
- $110k+$14,931
Get a personal estimate with Lamar University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Freshman retention
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $53,857
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,875
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,150
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 52%
- White38%
- Hispanic22%
- Black30%
- Asian5%
Lamar University FAQ
What is Lamar University's acceptance rate?+
Lamar University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Lamar University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1061.
What ACT score do you need for Lamar University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.
Is Lamar University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Lamar University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,246 students applied to Lamar University and 6,212 were admitted; 1,555 enrolled.
Does Lamar University consider legacy status?+
No. Lamar University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lamar University require an essay?+
Lamar University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lamar University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,777 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,984.
What is Lamar University's graduation rate?+
39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 226091 · How we use this data
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