Lamar University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Beaumont, TX
1.7 3 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

17,772

Location Beaumont, Texas
Website lamar.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Lamar University is located in Beaumont, Texas, approximately 90 miles east of Houston along the Gulf Coast region. Established in 1923 as South Park Junior College, the institution became a state-supported university in 1951 and now operates as part of the Texas State University System. The 292-acre campus features a mix of modern and traditional architecture, including the distinctive eight-story Mary and John Gray Library at its center. Lamar University maintains comprehensive academic offerings across six colleges, with particularly strong programs in engineering, business, and nursing, while also operating the College of Technology at separate locations in Port Arthur and Orange. The university houses students in multiple residence halls and apartments on its main campus, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Cardinals in the Southland Conference.

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Ratings

Lamar University is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

1 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lamar University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1140
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/25

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 21.9%
Application Fee $25

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$8,905

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,745

Breakdown

Tuition $8,905
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $2,677
Room and Board $10,464
Budget for Other Expenses $5,090
Total One Year Cost $28,386

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

31% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lamar University are Business, General Studies, and Health Professions. 18% of students major in Business, 14% in General Studies, and 14% in Health Professions.