Description

Lamar University is committed to providing quality education to inquisitive students dedicated to their academic pursuits. Located in Beaumont, Texas, Lamar University offers over 100 academic programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Though Lamar University belongs to the Texas State University system, it is committed to a low student to faculty ratio in order to foster progress and academic development of each student.

Lamar University is particularly proud to offer a nationally acknowledged business school, as well as millions of dollars in research funding for a variety of fields. Undergraduate degrees can be earned in almost every discipline imaginable, while master’s degrees are offered in an almost equally long list of disciplines. Lamar University offers four doctorate degrees in disciplines including audiology, education, engineering, and philosophy.

Students have over 100 student organizations and clubs to participate in, and are encouraged to get involved in research projects pioneered by both faculty and graduate students. Lamar University is acknowledged by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral Research University, and even publishes two research magazines.

To be part of an institution dedicated to excellence and opportunity, learn more about Lamar University.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Cardinals

Website

www.lamar.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$5,850

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,052

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

13,626

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
8,993
Freshman Class
1,485
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
13,626

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
65%
Graduate
35%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
96%
Part-Time
4%

Gender of Students

Women
55%
Men
45%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
25%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
57%
Latino
9%
Other
6%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%