Lamar University — College Profile

About

Located in Beaumont, Lamar University is a comprehensive public research institution within the Texas State University System, widely recognized for its deep industrial ties along the Gulf Coast and a strong focus on practical career preparation. The university’s strongest academic offerings lie within its renowned College of Engineering—particularly in chemical and civil engineering—alongside highly regarded programs in nursing, business, and a nationally distinguished deaf studies and deaf education department. Campus life features an inclusive, supportive community with a high proportion of first-generation college students, active NCAA Division I Cardinal athletics, and numerous student-led organizations. Lamar uniquely sets itself apart through specialized centers like the Center for Advances in Port Management and close partnerships with local energy and refining industries, providing undergraduates with exceptional access to hands-on research, co-ops, and high-placement career pipelines.

Wikipedia:Lamar University is a public university in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Lamar has been a member of the Texas State University System since 1995. It was the flagship institution of the former Lamar University System. As of the fall of 2024, the university enrollment was 17,850 students. Lamar University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas.

Location

Beaumont, TX, 77705 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

IAH · Houston Intercontinental

76 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$8,905$18,745

Housing & food (on campus)$10,464$10,464

Books & supplies$1,250$1,250

Cost of attendance$22,254$40,852

Average net price$9,366Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$18,745

In-state: $8,905

Housing & food (on campus)$10,464

Books & supplies$1,250

Cost of attendance$40,852

In-state: $22,254

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $9,366

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.lamar.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state

Tuition$23,194

Housing$10,948

Books & supplies$1,560

Personal expenses$1,948

Transportation$3,102

Total published by the school$40,852

Source: www.lamar.edu · checked Sep 28, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$7,568

$30–48k

$8,261

$48–75k

$8,545

$75–110k

$13,689

$110k+

$16,292

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

37%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

19%

Back for yr 2

62%

Transferred

30%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

41% graduated · 36% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 21% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$47,077

10 yrs after entry$49,652

Debt

Median at graduation$21,250

Monthly payment$225

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$25k

90th percentile$39,000

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

86%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1061

R 480–580 · M 450–560

ACT midpoint

Comp 18–25 · E 18–24 · M 17–24

SAT middle 50%: 930–1140

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Student Body

Gender

Men 41%Women 59%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

20 : 1

Pell grant

46%

First-gen

43%

Family income

$35,526

Independent

40%

Veterans

Age at entry

25.0

Part-time

22%

Race & ethnicity

White

38%

Hispanic

22%

Black

30%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$47,077

After 10 yrs

$49,652

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other280

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing133

Business Administration, Management and Operations98

Criminal Justice and Corrections94

Business/Commerce, General64

Communication and Media Studies60

Chemical Engineering50

Mechanical Engineering49

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians45

Sociology44

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness43

Biology, General41

Finance and Financial Management Services41

Psychology, General39

Computer and Information Sciences, General36

Social Work32

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$182M

Full-time faculty

77%

Faculty salary

$9,286/mo

Teaching spend

$5,053

per student

Federal loans

42%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$8M research spending · 65 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile