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Lamar University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Lamar University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1020

The average composite SAT score for admitted Lamar University freshman is 1020 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1020 is in the 43rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 910 to 1130

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 910 to 1130. The 75th percentile score is 1130 while the 25th percentile score is 910.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Lamar University but we estimate it to be around a 800 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 495

The average score for Lamar University students on the math portion of the SAT is 495 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 440 and the 75th percentile score 550.

Average SAT Reading Score 525

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 470 to 580 and the average score for Lamar University students is 525.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

45 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Lamar University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Lamar University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 85.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.4.

Can I get into Lamar University with a 1130 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1130 or higher is very competitive at Lamar University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 92% or higher.

Can I get into Lamar University with a 1020 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1020 to 1120 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 86% to 92%.

Can I get into Lamar University with a 910 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 910 to 1010 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 76% to 85% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Lamar University with a 800 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 800 to 900 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 75% chance of admission to Lamar University. SAT scores below 800 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Lamar University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 99%
1540 99%
1530 99%
1520 99%
1510 99%
1500 99%
1490 99%
1480 99%
1470 99%
1460 99%
1450 99%
1440 99%
1430 99%
1420 98%
1410 98%
1400 98%
1390 98%
1380 98%
1370 98%
1360 98%
1350 98%
1340 98%
1330 97%
1320 97%
1310 97%
1300 97%
1290 97%
1280 97%
1270 96%
1260 96%
1250 96%
1240 96%
1230 95%
1220 95%
1210 95%
1200 95%
1190 94%
1180 94%
1170 94%
1160 93%
1150 93%
1140 93%
1130 92%
1120 92%
1110 91%
1100 91%
1090 90%
1080 90%
1070 89%
1060 89%
1050 88%
1040 87%
1030 87%
1020 86%
1010 85%
1000 85%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226091 IPEDS survey data for Lamar University.