Lamar University
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$8,591
Avg in-state tuition
$18,407
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Lamar University
Lamar University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Beaumont, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,637, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 63 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,591, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,407.
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- #10 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Colleges in Texas
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
83% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
37% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school rank Required
High school GPA Not required or recommended
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 943-1140
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards17k
Students enrolled
79%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
43%
Black
24%
Hispanic
21%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
68%
Socio-economic diversity
51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
25
Total Online Enrollment
13,097
Percent of Programs Online
74% On-campus
26% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 13% online
Graduate Certificate 80% online
Master's 43% online
Doctorate 17% online
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
59%
State Grant Aid
63%
Institution Grant Aid
22%
Pell Grant
51%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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