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Lamar UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$8,494
Avg in-state tuition
$18,622
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Lamar University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Beaumont, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,460, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The university offers 55 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 34%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,494, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,622.
$8,494
Avg in-state tuition
$18,622
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
84% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 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
66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
34% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Acceptance Rate 84%
Retention Rate 66%
Graduation Rate 34%
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1140
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1140
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards66%
Female Student Population
18:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
46%
Black
23%
Hispanic
20%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-Economic Diversity
48% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
48%
State Grant Aid
63%
Institution Grant Aid
18%
Pell Grant
48%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.